A South Carolina real estate agent is still behind bars Tuesday in Chatham County and local real estate professionals are talking about the arrest.
Darrell Finch has been charged with stealing expensive jewelry from the home of his clients and then selling it to jewelry shops in the area. He has been in trouble with the law before. He was also arrested in Florida for the theft. But, because South Carolina does not require criminal background checks on new real estate agents, he was able to get his license and a job on Hilton Head Island.
"Well, this has been disappointing. Realtors pride themselves on being a trusted source for the community and for each other. This has been very disappointing for our profession," said Jean Beck, Hilton Head Realtor Association.
Beck says private companies like RE/MAX, where Finch recently worked, can run their own criminal background checks on new hires but advises that they check with their lawyers first.?
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says they are still trying to locate jewelry and are investigating any links to Finch. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office says Finch was not given bond and is still behind bars.
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