Crime & Safety

Sheriff: Man Stole Guns From Lexington Pawn Shop

Christopher Lee Williams stole three guns from Lexington Pawn and Gun, according to the sheriff's department.

Deputies arrested a 27-year-old Lexington man Wednesday who they say broke into a pawn shop on Sunset Boulevard.Β 

Christopher Lee Williams is charged with second-degree burglary, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies say Williams forced his way through the front window atΒ LexingtonΒ Pawn and Gun around 1 a.m. Tuesday.Β 

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Williams used a hammer to shatter the glass on top of a displayΒ case, according to the sheriff's department, and stole one .45-caliber Heritage revolver, one .45-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver andΒ one .357-caliber Ruger Blackhawk handgun. Detectives later recovered all three handguns.

Deputies arrested Williams at his home in Lexington around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.Β 

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He is being held at the Lexington County Detention Center on a $15,000 bond.Β 

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