The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say was one of their “Most Wanted.”
Steven Edward Janes, 49, was wanted for numerous charges dating back to April 1.
Sheriff’s investigators say Janes stole items from at least two victims he worked for as a “handyman” in April and May. They tell us Janes sold those stolen items at pawn shops.
A caller to Crime Stoppers informed deputies Monday that Janes was at a business near Clinton in Laurens County. He was arrested there without incident.
Janes is charged with 11 charges of fraudulent checks, five charges of obtaining money or property under false pretenses, two charges of grand larceny and one charge of burglary second degree.
Janes is being held at the Greenville County Detention Center on $46,000 bond.
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