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Deputies searching for armed robbery, kidnapping suspect

Posted: 03.11.2013 at 6:22 PM

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Sheriff Leon Lott says Brandon Wilson is wanted for six counts of armed robbery and six counts of kidnapping. / RCSD

RICHLAND COUNTY (WACH) - A 22-year-old man is wanted by deputies in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred in January.

Sheriff Leon Lott says Brandon Wilson is wanted for six counts of armed robbery and six counts of kidnapping.

Wilson is accused of robbing six victims at gunpoint along with a second, unknown suspect on Saturday, Jan. 12 around 10:30 p.m. on North Pines Road, according to Lott.

Lott says both suspects were armed with handguns and forced victims to lay on the ground while they took their property.

Anyone with information on Wilson's whereabouts should contact CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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