by Belton, South Carolina — A children’s clothing boutique owner dubbed the “Boutique Bandit” has been arrested 12 times this year alone, accused of scamming dozens of customers out of more than $10,000 in online orders that were never delivered.
Authorities say Pamela Brooke Schronce, 30, owner of Thomas & Turner Boutique in Belton, is facing a growing list of criminal charges across multiple South Carolina counties after customers claimed they paid for merchandise that never arrived.
According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, investigators believe Schronce targeted at least 54 victims between September 2023 and December 2025.
“Detectives say she repeatedly provided fabricated excuses to explain the missing deliveries,” the sheriff’s office said in a public statement.
Officials estimate the total reported loss at $10,491.53.
Felony Charges and Multi-County Arrests
On Feb. 9, Schronce was arrested by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and charged with breach/obtaining property under false pretenses, a felony based on the alleged dollar amount involved.
However, that arrest was only one in a string of bookings across the state.
In Cherokee County, Sheriff Steve Mueller said one victim reported paying $360 for boutique items that were never delivered.
“The victim, just like all the others, tried repeatedly to get an answer from the suspect but eventually was blocked,” Mueller said.
Investigators secured an arrest warrant on Feb. 17, 2026, and Schronce was later booked at the Cherokee County Detention Center.
Additional Charges Across the State
Schronce has also faced charges in:
- Pickens County, including obtaining property under false pretenses
- Greenville County, where she was charged with three counts of obtaining property under $2,000
- Abbeville County, where she turned herself in on a felony breach of trust charge
- Greenwood and Richland counties, where she was booked on similar allegations
Her most recent arrest occurred on Feb. 25, when she was charged in Pickens County with obtaining property under false pretenses under $2,000. She was later released on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond.
In total, Schronce has been arrested 12 times in 2026, according to authorities.
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Social Media Attention
Some of Schronce’s mugshots — described by social media users as glamorous — have sparked viral reactions online.
One Facebook user joked:
“We’ve officially got a calendar.”
Despite the online attention, law enforcement officials emphasize that the allegations involve real financial harm to families who placed orders expecting children’s clothing.
Legal Status
It remains unclear whether Schronce has retained an attorney to speak on her behalf.
Authorities continue to investigate complaints and are encouraging any additional alleged victims to contact local law enforcement agencies.
The case highlights the risks consumers face when ordering from online retailers and underscores the importance of verifying business legitimacy before making purchases.
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