FLORENCE, South Carolina — The City of Florence Police Department is asking the public to help identify two Florence shoplifting suspects linked to a theft at the Walmart at 230 N. Beltline Drive, authorities announced Tuesday. The incident, logged as Case #2025-002123, occurred on March 17, 2025, with a call for tips posted minutes ago on social media.
Police shared photos of the suspects believed to have taken merchandise from the store, though details on the stolen items remain undisclosed. Corporal Wheeler, leading the probe, urged anyone with information to reach him at mwheeler@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-3191. Anonymous tips can be submitted at https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfFlorence/CrimeTips, no identification required.
The case echoes past shoplifting incidents at this Walmart. In December 2020, Florence police sought a suspect for stealing a pressure washer from the same location, per wpde.com. In 2018, two individuals were wanted for electronics thefts there, according to wmbfnews.com. No confirmed ties link those events to Monday’s Florence shoplifting suspects.
No conflicting reports have surfaced, but gaps linger: the nature and value of the stolen goods, suspect descriptions beyond photos, and any broader retail crime patterns in Florence. The police’s push for community help mirrors strategies used in prior cases at this address.
The department thanked residents in advance. “Your tips keep Florence safe,” a spokesperson said online. As of March 18, 2025, the investigation continues, with no arrests reported.
