Arrest made in Myrtle Beach Home Depot armed robbery attempt
Myrtle Beach SC Aug 15, 2022 A Myrtle Beach man has been arrested in connection with a Friday armed robbery at Oak Forest Lane Home Depot, police announced.
David Brian Plump, 61, was charged with armed robbery and is awaiting a bond hearing.
He was taken into custody late Friday after being identified “within hours” of surveillance footage being released.
“This case was solved in hours thanks to our community’s commitment to public safety and an incredible team of police officers supported by the best technology,” Police Chief Amy Prock said in a statement.
Authorities said the incident happened around 2:40 p.m. on Aug. 12 at a Home Depot, but no further information was released.
Police said in a Facebook post the person displayed a gun and demanded money from an employee. He then fled the store before driving away in a white van.
