By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer
Myrtle Beach, SC — Two individuals were arrested Thursday morning in connection with a reported shoplifting incident in the Lumber Street area of Myrtle Beach.
According to incident information, Martel Goywayne Clarke, 58, of Myrtle Beach, was arrested at approximately 10:54 a.m. Nov. 5 and charged with shoplifting involving merchandise valued at $2,000 or less, a misdemeanor offense under South Carolina law.
Shortly afterward, Claudette Brown Lewis, 59, of Myrtle Beach, was arrested at approximately 11:01 a.m. and charged with the same offense.
Both individuals were also issued citations under South Carolina Code 16-13-110(A), which covers shoplifting involving goods valued at $2,000 or less.
The incident was reported in the 700 block of Lumber Street, with citation records listing the location as 742 Lumber St. in Myrtle Beach.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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