Myrtle Beach Police Increase Patrol in Market Common Area

More patrols are in the area as a precaution after a disturbance.

Following a social media post, the Myrtle Beach Police Department is upping their presence in the Market Common area. More patrols are in the area as a precaution after a disturbance between parents at Savannah’s Playground. On their Facebook page, MBPD said they are aware of a Facebook post referencing an incident at the playground” but confirmed that there were no reports of a kidnapping or attempted kidnapping of a child.” The department also said they “have an officer assigned to the Market Common who will conduct increased checks of the park during operating hours.”