From staff reports
An 18-year-old Beaufort High School student was arrested in connection with an armed robbery last week on Lady’s Island.
At about 6 pm., Thursday, April 27, deputies responded to Thomas Atkins Road in reference to an armed robbery. Once on scene, deputies a the victim was robbed of personal items at gunpoint. They said the victim knew the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Karon Thomas of Lady’s Island.
While investigators searched the area for the suspect, they received a tip from a concerned citizen stating the suspect was inside Walmart, several blocks away.
Investigators quickly located Thomas and took him into custody. Thomas was arrested on charges of armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
On April 28, 2023, Thomas went before a judge for a bond hearing. Thomas received a $25,000 cash bond for the armed robbery charge and a $10,000 cash bond for the weapon charge.
Thomas arranged bond on Saturday, April 29, and was released from the Beaufort County Detention Center.
It is unclear at this time is Thomas will be allowed to return to school at Beaufort High School.
