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Sheriff’s Office searching for male subject near Lake Linden Dr., Bluffton; increased law enforcement presence

At approximately 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, a male subject fled from Sheriff’s Office deputies serving a court order on Lake Linden Dr., Bluffton.

The subject is described as Caucasian, 5′ 08″ tall, approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair, wearing a gray tank top and khaki shorts.

The subject was armed with a knife when he fled; it is unknown if he is still armed.

Please avoid contact with the subject and, if you see him, please contact Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 9-1-1.

Sheriff’s Office deputies, K-9s and the Aviation Unit will be searching the area of Lake Linden and Burnt Church Road.