The flip-flop this burglar used on St Helena was sturdier than typical beachwear

A burglar on St. Helena Island used a flip-flop shaped stepping stone to smash a window and break into a home, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office report.

The home was last seen undisturbed around 8 a.m. on Dec. 3. The burglary was discovered around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

A small amount of blood was found among the broken glass and a DNA sample was collected for evidence, according to the report. Other DNA samples were also collected from the home.

A television worth approximately $500 was stolen but the remote control was left behind and the TV stand appeared to have been dropped inside near the front door. The damage to the home was estimated at $220.

This story was originally published December 20, 2017 at 3:40 PM with the headline "The flip-flop this burglar used on St Helena was sturdier than typical beachwear."