Costco customer detains armed jewelry heist suspect in South Carolina

Jose Alejandro Giraldo, 24, was arrested following an alleged armed robbery at a Costco warehouse on Woodruff Road in Greenville, South Carolina. According to police reports, Giraldo used a machete and a pickaxe to smash jewelry display cases.

During the incident, Giraldo reportedly indicated he was armed with a gun. Customers and employees intervened to restrain the suspect until Greenville police arrived. One customer sustained injuries while helping to subdue Giraldo and required medical attention.

Giraldo has been charged with armed robbery and third-degree assault and battery.