Police arrest man armed with machete, pickaxe inside Costco

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A man armed with a machete and pickaxe allegedly robbing a Costco was detained by South Carolina shoppers until cops arrived.

The Greenville Police Department said they were called out to Costco on Aug. 13 for reports of an armed robbery. Officers said that callers were saying a man busted open the display cases at the jewelry counter.

Officials said that the man was detained by customers until police arrived. The weapon he had appeared to be a hammer, but he made mention he had a gun.

Police said he had a pickaxe and machete.