South Carolina Boutique Owner Arrested 11 Times for Alleged Scams

Pamela Brooke Schronce, owner of Thomas and Turner Boutique, faces new charges of obtaining property under false pretenses.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Pamela Brooke Schronce, the owner of Thomas and Turner Boutique in Belton, South Carolina, has been arrested for the 11th time on charges of scamming customers across the state. A victim reported in December 2025 that they ordered $360 worth of products from the boutique but never received the items, and investigators were able to secure an arrest warrant for Schronce on February 17, 2026.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of consumer fraud, particularly in the retail industry, and the challenges law enforcement faces in holding repeat offenders accountable. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in deterring and preventing such crimes.

The details

According to Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Mueller, the victim, like many others, tried repeatedly to get a response from Schronce but was eventually blocked and received no response. Schronce is facing one count of obtaining property under false pretenses valued at less than $2,000 and was granted a $2,125 surety bond.

  • On December 10, 2025, a victim filed a report claiming they ordered $360 worth of products from the boutique but never received the items.
  • On February 17, 2026, investigators were able to secure an arrest warrant for Schronce.

The players

Pamela Brooke Schronce

The owner of Thomas and Turner Boutique in Belton, South Carolina, who has been arrested 11 times for allegedly scamming customers across the state.

Steve Mueller

The Cherokee County Sheriff who stated that the victim, like many others, tried repeatedly to get a response from Schronce but was eventually blocked and received no response.

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What they’re saying

“'The victim, just like all the others, tried repeatedly to get an answer from the suspect but eventually was blocked and they would not respond.'”

— Steve Mueller, Cherokee County Sheriff (wrdw.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Schronce's bail and whether she will be allowed to continue operating her boutique while the case is pending.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of consumer fraud, particularly in the retail industry, and the need for stronger consumer protection laws and more effective enforcement to hold repeat offenders accountable and deter such crimes.