Authorities in Florence County on a Manhunt for Armed Robbery Suspect

Authorities in Florence County on a Manhunt for Armed Robbery Suspect

Authorities in Florence County are actively searching for a suspect who carried out an armed robbery at a Dollar General store. The incident occurred in the Kingsburg area. The authorities have released surveillance photos of the suspect hoping that someone from the public may recognize him and provide useful information that could lead to his arrest.

Armed Robbery at Dollar General

The robbery happened on Saturday night around 8:50 pm. According to the authorities, a masked suspect entered the Dollar General store and demanded money from the clerk at gunpoint. Immediately after collecting the money, the suspect fled the scene.

Call for Public Assistance

Florence County authorities are urging anyone with information that could lead to the capture of the robbery suspect to contact investigators at 843-665-2121, extension 80166. An alternative way to reach the authorities is by submitting a tip on the free Florence County Sheriff’s Office app. This app is available for both Apple and Android devices.

For individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing tips, the option to do so is available. Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee is accepting anonymous tips via a phone call to 888-CRIME-SC. Notably, Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

No Additional Information

No additional information on the suspect’s identity or potential getaway vehicle was provided by the authorities initially. The current whereabouts of the suspect are unknown, and the authorities are working tirelessly to track him down.

The authorities remain hopeful that the high-resolution surveillance photos they released will assist in tracking down the suspect. The photos clearly depict a masked individual, estimated to be of medium build, sporting a track suit at the time of the robbery.

This incident has caused concern among residents in the Kingsburg area, who are being urged to remain vigilant and to report any strange or suspicious activity to the police.

The Florence County investigative team continues to comb through evidence and is calling upon local businesses in the area to review their own security footage for any potential leads.

The authorities are determined to ensure that the suspect is apprehended swiftly to assure the Kingsburg community’s safety.