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Police arrest man armed with machete, pickaxe inside Costco
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Mary Kate Howland, Brandy Beard , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from local news sources in South Carolina, including the Greenville Police Department's report on the arrest.
A man allegedly attempted to rob a Costco store in Greenville, South Carolina. He was armed with a machete and pickaxe, and reportedly broke into display cases at the jewelry counter. Customers at the store detained the man until police arrived.
The suspect claimed to have a gun, although the weapons found on him were a pickaxe and machete. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources in South Carolina, including the Greenville Police Department's report on the arrest.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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