The owner of a clothing boutique operating in Belton is facing charges after a victim contacted law enforcement about a scam.
According to reports, a resident of Fairfield County contacted the Fairfield County sheriff’s office with allegations of a scam involving Thomas and Turner Boutique in Belton.
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation and presented its findings to a judge, who issued an arrest warrant for the boutique owner Pamela Brooke Schronce.
Schronce is charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses. She was taken into custody and transported to the Anderson County Detention Center, where she awaits extradition to Fairfield County.
In a Facebook post, The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office stated, “The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that this case is associated with allegations made by numerous individuals, including claims circulating on social media platforms. Anyone who believes they may be a victim of similar activity is encouraged to report their allegations to their local law enforcement agency.”
Deputies said that several search warrants are active and the investigation is ongoing.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is also investigating at least eight cases involving Schronce scamming customers out of thousands of dollars after money was paid and items were never delivered.
Anderson County detectives are asking victims to contact the sheriff’s office if they believe they have been scammed by Schronce.
