Cherokee County Burglary Suspects Sought

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Cherokee County authorities are looking for 3 burglary suspects who broke into one business and attempted another one. It occurred on Wednesday, July 6th.The first break in was at the Subway in Alto. They then left and went to Wells where they tried to break into Polk’s Pick-It-Up convenience store. They were scared off by the stores burglar alarm. But they returned a short time later and tried to get in again. They then left Wells and returned to Alto and re-entered the Subway store through the broken front door.

The first time they hit the Subway they took $200 in cash from the cash register drawer under the counter. They were in the store less than 30 seconds. The second time they took an additional $300 from the safe. Investigators say the alarm on the store had not been set the night before, and no one was alerted to the break in.

Investigators say because the clothing and masks worn by the suspects, it is difficult to determine their race or ages. The vehicle they were driving is said to be a newer model four door sedan, blue in color. It may be a Honda or Toyota. You can go to the Cherokee County Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Cherokee-County-Sheriffs-Office-592588747583223 to see photos and a video of the car and suspects.

Anyone that may have information on these suspects is asked to call the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 903-683-2271 or the Cherokee County Crimestoppers Hotline at 903-586-7867 with the information.