(A) Whoever shall break or attempt to break into any motor vehicle or any compartment thereof, in the daytime or in the nighttime, with the intent to steal the same or anything of value therefrom or attached or annexed thereto or used in connection therewith or in the perpetuation of any criminal offense, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(B) Whoever shall break or attempt to break any tank, pump or other vessel, where kerosene, gasoline or lubricating oil is stored or kept, with the intent to steal any such product therein contained, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Statutory reference:
Breaking into motor vehicles, see S.C. Code § 16-13-160