On January 6, 2026, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office arrested 3 teenage males in connection with multiple recent burglaries.
An investigation into multiple incidents that occurred in the areas of Hilton Head, Bluffton, and possibly other areas has resulted in the arrest of Pape Niang (17), Cheikh Niang (19), and Mohamed Mbengue (18), all of Jasper County.
The investigation revealed that the group was targeting Hispanic restaurants. 3 known locations are Santa Fe Café, Carlitos, and Fiesta Fresh, but Investigators are looking into other recent burglaries.
The Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged all three for Burglary 2ND (Violent), Petit Larceny, and Cheikh Niang received an additional charge of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. All three were charged as adults and transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center.
We thank Hardeeville Police Department and Bluffton Police Department for their assistance with these cases. All three agencies have ongoing investigations, and further charges are pending the conclusion of those investigations.
Anyone with further information that may be helpful with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office cases is encouraged to contact the lead investigators Sergeant Harris, 843-255-3436 or Master Sergeant Seifert, 843-255-3414.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office encourages the community to report suspicious and criminal activity by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. If wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app on your mobile device, online at tipsbft.com, or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).
