Columbus Sheriff’s Office Requests Public’s Assistance in Investigation

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance after a larceny Friday afternoon.

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported larceny at a property on Sam Potts Highway. The caller advised that sometime after 1 p.m. Friday,  an empty 100 lb. propane tank, a full 100 lb. tank, and two vehicle batteries,
The LP tanks are marked as Dew Oil Company tanks. At this time, there is no known suspect information.

If you have any information that may assist with this investigation, please contact the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office at 910-642-6551. To submit a tip anonymously, visit: