Suspect Wanted In Lancaster Armed Robbery

LANCASTER, SC — Surveillance pictures show the suspect deputies say robbed a store at gunpoint Monday night.

Employees at the Community Discount Beverage store on Lynwood Drive told deputies that a black male came into the store around 7:40pm with his shirt off and wrapped around his face, according to reports. He then pointed a semi-automatic handgun at one of them while demanding money and Newport cigarettes. Officials say the suspect did not fire and no one was injured in the robbery.

Investigators say the suspect was described as a black male, around 5’9, skinny, long dreadlocks, and a scar on his back just under his right shoulder blade. The suspect was last seen wearing dark jeans and black sneakers with white trim.

Surveillance video shows the suspect getting into a white vehicle, possibly a Subaru Crosstrek, with another black male, also pictured, in a camouflage jacket.

Anyone with information on this case should call the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office at 803-283-3388 or Crime Stoppers at 888-274-6372.