Executive Summary
- Jacqueline Nicole Spencer, 41, was arrested for an alleged armed robbery on December 15.
- Police report the suspects cut into a homeless man’s tent and assaulted him.
- Stolen items included a laptop, phone, and bicycle after the victim fled the scene.
- Spencer is being held at Al Cannon Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.
A 41-year-old North Charleston woman has been arrested and charged with armed robbery following an alleged assault and theft involving a homeless man earlier this month. North Charleston Police Department officials confirmed that Jacqueline Nicole Spencer is facing a charge of armed robbery with a deadly weapon in connection with the December 15 incident.
Although the arrest was publicly announced on Monday, law enforcement records indicate that Spencer was taken into custody on Friday. According to the police report, the incident occurred near the 6400 block of Rivers Avenue, where the victim had established a tent. Investigators state that the victim reported Spencer and an unidentified accomplice cut through the entrance of his tent and physically assaulted him, punching him in the face.
Authorities noted that the victim fled the scene during the altercation, citing a fear of being kidnapped or restrained by the assailants. Following his escape, police allege that Spencer and her accomplice seized several of the victim’s personal belongings, including a laptop, a mobile phone, headphones, and a bicycle.
Following an investigation into the report, officers identified Spencer as a primary suspect. She was subsequently booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center, where records show she was held on a $50,000 bond.
Investigative Outlook and Legal Proceedings
The North Charleston Police Department is continuing its investigation, particularly regarding the identification of the second suspect mentioned in the victim’s report. This case underscores the heightened vulnerability of unhoused individuals to violent property crimes and the subsequent challenges in securing encampment safety. As the case moves to the judicial phase, the charge of armed robbery with a deadly weapon carries severe potential penalties under South Carolina law. It is important to note that all individuals, including Ms. Spencer, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
