Suspected Burglar On-The-Run in Newberry County

Toby Butlar Boyd/NCSO

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Newberry County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a burglary suspect described as a white male, standing about 5’5″ who was last seen wearing a black jacket and possibly blue jeans.

According to the Newberry County Sheriff’s Department, 43-year-old Toby Butlar Boyd, was traveling on Mt. Bethel Garmany Road and Cartright Road when a citizen became suspicious of the green pickup truck he was driving.

Investigators say they recognized the vehicle, that was pulling a camper, was also reported stolen from Saluda County.

Boyd fled the scene during the traffic stop.

Residents had been asked to avoid the area during the search Thursday.

Citizens who live in the area are asked to both remain vigilant and on the lookout for the suspect or any suspicious activity.

To receive up to $1000 for information about the crime or if you know where Boyd might be, citizens are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372), text to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information or go to: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the “Submit a tip” tab.

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