A machete- and pickaxe-wielding man was arrested after allegedly smashing into a jewelry display at a South Carolina Costco, with customers and employees helping detain him before police arrived, according to local reports.

Greenville police responded Thursday to the Costco on Woodruff Road after receiving reports of an armed robbery in progress, WSPA 7News reported, citing the Greenville Police Department.

Police identified the suspect as 24-year-old Jose Alejandro Giraldo, who allegedly entered the store and broke into display cases at the jewelry counter.

Giraldo was carrying a machete and pickaxe and allegedly indicated that he had a gun when confronted, according to WSPA.

FOX Carolina also reported, citing police, that callers initially described the weapon used to break the display cases as appearing to be a hammer. Police later confirmed that Giraldo had a machete and pickaxe, the outlet reported.

Customers detained Giraldo inside the warehouse store until officers arrived, according to FOX Carolina. Store employees also reportedly helped restrain the suspect, underscoring how quickly an in-store crime can turn into a public safety incident before law enforcement gets on scene.

One customer was injured while helping subdue Giraldo, prompting a response from emergency medical personnel, according to WSPA. The outlet did not immediately report the extent of the customer's injuries.

Giraldo was charged with armed robbery and third-degree assault and battery, according to both outlets.

A mugshot of Giraldo was later released by the Greenville County Detention Center.

FOX Business has reached out to the Greenville Police Department for comment and additional details about the incident.