An armed heist was cut short by Costco customers and employees in South Carolina.
Despite coming to the store armed with a pickaxe and machete in the hopes of stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry, police say all 24-year-old Jose Alejandro Giraldo left the place with a new pair of silver bracelets.
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MAN CHARGED AFTER ARMED ROBBERY AT GREENVILLE COSTCO; CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES DETAIN SUSPECT
GREENVILLE SC- A 24 year old man has been charged following an armed robbery Thursday morning at the Costco on Woodruff Road in Greenville.
Greenville Police said officers were called… pic.twitter.com/RXDqZcSL6i
— @malarkey_news (@malarkeynews1) August 16, 2026
“FOX Carolina similarly reported, citing police, that callers initially described the weapon used to break the display cases as appearing to be a hammer. Police later confirmed Giraldo had a machete and pickaxe, the outlet reported,” Fox Business wrote.
Local reports indicate that Greenville police responded to several 911 calls of a robbery in progress at the Costco on Woodruff Road, as the suspect allegedly smashed the display cases. When he was confronted about his behavior, reports indicate that he also suggested he was armed with a gun. Shoppers and employees rushed to detain the young man, with one person sustaining injuries. Medical services were dispatched, but no additional information on the extent of the injuries was made available.
The 24-year-old was hit with armed robbery and third-degree assault and battery charges on August 13.
X users reacted to the poorly thought-out crime:
He clearly didn’t think through his getaway. It takes at least 15 minutes to exit the parking lot at the Greenville, SC, Costco.
— Randy Page (@rpagesc) August 17, 2026
That’s how we roll in South Carolina. We do not tolerate disrespect.
— scgrl625 (@scgrl625) August 16, 2026
Couldn’t get out of the store without showing his receipt for the robbery.
— atouk🇺🇸🥓🥓 (@atouk_zug) August 17, 2026
Did he scan his membership card before entering?
— Kathy Mac (@kmwmca) August 17, 2026
Robbing Costco would be a tough job for oceans 11. What was this idiot thinking?
— chaboozy (@chaboozy) August 16, 2026
That dumb bitch should know better than to bring that shit yo South Carolina. We will feed you to swamp puppies bro.
— The Dark Horse (@TheDarkHorse177) August 16, 2026
Seems like there are a lot more easier places you can rob other than Costco at 11:30AM where a bunch of Southerners have been waiting in line. https://t.co/Gm2JoSbUun
— Brent Cromer (@brentcromer) August 16, 2026
Take note you camera holders for social media.
This is how we retake our civilization: https://t.co/u5xnnGIa7E— Sandy 〽️ (@RightSandy) August 16, 2026
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