RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect or suspects accused of stealing a police vehicle.
On Saturday, August 5, one or more unknown suspects entered a secure RCSD training facility and stole a police SUV, according to officials.
The stolen vehicle is a 2015 Ford Expedition marked with law enforcement decals and has lights, sirens, and a police radio. The vehicle has a South Carolina license plate of CG82626.
To remove the vehicle, deputies say a driver rammed the facility gate with another vehicle before stealing the Expedition.
One suspect is believed to be 20 to 30 years old, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a slim build, long hair, a short beard and a mustache. Deputies say he also has a gap in his front teeth and small tattoos under each eye.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department urges anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or visit the organization's website, CrimeSC.com.
Anyone concerned about the legitimacy of a law enforcement officer can call 911. An emergency dispatcher can confirm if the individual is an officer or deputy.