Suspect not located during manhunt in Kershaw Co.

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A manhunt for a burglary suspect took place in Kershaw County Friday.

According to the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office, SLED and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office were looking for the suspect near Highway 5, near Shivers Green Road, and around the Fairfield County line.

All search teams have left the area at this time after the suspect was not located.

Deputies say the suspect is believed to have been involved in a burglary, where he stole a shotgun, and stole an unoccupied Jeep from a different location.

Apprehension dogs were on the ground as SLED flew a helicopter to patrol the area.

The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office says the only description deputies currently have of the suspect is that he is a white male.

If you see anything suspicious in the area, or have any information on the subject’s location, the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office asks you to call 9-1-1.

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