Summerton man charged in Horry County jewelry theft

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A Summerton man was arrested late Sunday evening for his alleged role in a Horry County jewelry heist. Tanniah B. Whitfield, 30, was charged by the Horry County Sheriff's Office with shoplifting of a value more than $10,000. Deputies told WPDE that officers were called 6 p.m. Sunday to Empress Jewelers at Myrtle Beach Mall for shoplifting of more than $10,000 in merchandise. They said they are still looking for the get-away driver, who took off in a white, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria. Those with information regarding the case are asked to call (843) 915-8477.