Man accused of tying up couple, stealing car in home invasion remains on the run
Newberry County Sheriff’s say the Parsons is considered armed and dangerous
Image: Newberry Co. Sheriff’s Office
Image: Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office
Newberry, SC ( WOLO) —- Several agencies are on the lookout for a man accused of tying up a couple, pistol whipping them, before stealing cash and their car during a home invasion.
Deputies, SLED Agents, DNR Officers, and Highway Patrol have identified the man as 51 year old 51 year old Tracy Glenn Parsons involved in that home invasion they say took place on Dennis Dairy Lane just outside of Newberry.According to authorities, a driver a South Carolina DNR agent saw the stolen car on SC Hwy. 34 just west of Silverstreet.
Deputies and an SCHP Trooper tried to stop the vehicle, but they say the suspect took off by driving into a pasture, and then fled into a wooded area where they lost track of him.
SLED is using helicopters from above and bloodhounds on the ground as they continue to try to locate Parsons who officials say should be considered who is considered armed and very dangerous.
Residents who live in the Silverstreet area near Green Acres and Moses G Road are asked to take extra precautions by locking all cars and locking all doors. Parsons was last seen wearing a camouflaged jacket and wearing a black bandana over his face.
If you happen to see him, do not approach him as authorities say he is considered armed and dangerous, instead you are asked to contact 9-1-1 immediately.
