Suspect robs Walmart with knife and hatchet, deputies say

Deputies are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery at a Walmart where a knife and a hatchet were involved.

A suspect walked into Walmart, 321 Killian Road, March 26 and attempted to steal a shopping cart full of items valued at about $1,200, according to a news release from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

An employee confronted the suspect about the items, and the suspect reportedly presented a knife and a hatchet.

The suspect then fled the store with the stolen items, the release stated.

In a surveillance photo released by RCSD, the suspect appeared to be wearing a yellow shirt with a black jacket and a gray hat.

The suspect also appeared to have a beard.

Anyone with information about the armed robbery can contact Crimestoppers at (888) CRIME-SC, text “TIPSC” plus the message to CRIMES (274637) or visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com.

This story was originally published April 7, 2017 at 12:33 PM with the headline "Suspect robs Walmart with knife and hatchet, deputies say."