The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a series of crimes that occurred in Bluffton.
Arrest warrants have been issued for:
- Vernon Tramayne Pope Jr., 18, of Pineland, South Carolina
- Arthur Lee Edwards Jr., 19, of Pineland, South Carolina
Both are wanted on the following charges:
- Burglary, 1st Degree
- Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Five counts of Breaking into a Motor Vehicle
- Three counts of Petit Larceny
Between June 23 and June 24, deputies responded to numerous reports from residents in The Estate at Westbury in Bluffton. The reports involved suspicious activity, vandalism, vehicle break-ins, and a stolen vehicle.
Through the investigation, Pope and Edwards were identified as the suspects, and arrest warrants were obtained.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of either suspect is encouraged to contact Cpl. Laudato at 843-255-3442 or the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County by using the P3 Tips app, visiting TIPSBFT.com, or calling 844-TIPS-BFT.
As always, if you see either suspect or believe they pose an immediate threat, call 911.
