Lamar-area resident kidnapped, officials say
A Lamar-area resident was kidnapped Feb. 19 by two men who tried to get money from the victim’s bank account, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office.
One suspect, Barry Anthony Jones Jr., 21, of Timmonsville, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and burglary, first degree.
Investigators continued to search for Devante Lamar Clark, 26, of Bishopville.
Sheriff Tony Chavis says investigators allege the suspects entered the victim’s home near Lamar and assaulted the victim.
The suspects allegedly took money and items out of the victim’s home.
The suspects forced the victim into the victim’s truck and drove to an area bank where they attempted to force the victim to retrieve money from a bank account. The victim was able to escape.
Jones’ bond was denied, and he remained in custody at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.
If you have any information about the whereabouts of Clark (pictured at right), you are asked to contact Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators at (843) 398-4501 or Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at 1-888-CRIME-SC or visit www.p3tips.com.
You can also submit tips through a mobile app; text “DCSO” to 95577 for a link to download.
You do not have to reveal your identity to leave information.