Manhunt Underway in Florence County after Mail Carrier Robbed at Gunpoint
A dramatic manhunt is currently ongoing in a portion of Florence County today, following an armed robbery incident involving a mail carrier being held at gunpoint on Friday afternoon. The Florence County Sheriff, T.J. Joye, confirmed the details while speaking to our news team.
The Incident
On a routine Friday delivery route, a situation quickly changed for the worst when unsuspecting mail carrier was accosted by an armed individual. In the ordeal, the unidentified suspect reportedly held the mail carrier at gunpoint, demanding valuables at his possession. The mail carrier, who is yet to be publicly identified due to safety concerns, was thankfully left unharmed, Sheriff Joye confirmed.
The exact items stolen are presently not disclosed in the interest of the ongoing investigation, but authorities confirmed that they are currently conducting a thorough probe into the incident and are keen on bringing the suspect to justice.
The Manhunt
Deputy teams in Florence are active in the areas of Autumn Lane and Mechanicsville Road, where the incident occurred. Sheriff Joye stated, “Initial investigations led us to believe the suspect fled the scene on foot, leading us to set up a premier in the immediate vicinity”. However, the focus of the search has since shifted with newer findings. “We’re now also considering the possibility that the suspect fled in a vehicle.”
Prompt response and ongoing investigation
The response to the report of the incident was instantaneous with law enforcement officials promptly setting up a search along Autumn Lane and Mechanicsville Road. The establishment of a premier had been an essential part of this instant response.
Despite the shocking ordeal, thankfully, Joye assured that the victim mail carrier was left safe, having not sustained any physical injuries from the nerve-wrenching encounter. The aim now is to ensure the perpetrator faces the full brunt of the law.
“At this stage, our primary concern was the well-being of the mail carrier,” Joye said. “Now that we’ve ascertained their safety, our full focus is on locating this armed robber.”
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This is a developing story; further details and updates will be provided in due course as the investigation progresses.
