Sumter, South Carolina – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying the owner or driver of a flatbed tow truck as part of an active investigation.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, investigators released images Thursday showing a dark-colored flatbed tow truck believed to be connected to a case under review. Authorities have not released details about the nature of the investigation or how the vehicle may be involved, saying the request is focused on identifying the truck and its owner or operator.
The case is listed as Case Number 2600464 and is being handled by Investigator N. Bittinger, the agency said. Officials emphasized that anyone with information—no matter how minor it may seem—is encouraged to come forward.
Images provided by the sheriff’s office show the truck traveling along a commercial roadway in Sumter County, with multiple angles released in hopes that distinctive features may be recognized by local residents or businesses.
Tips can be submitted directly to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 803-436-2040. Anonymous information may also be provided through the official website and tipsters may be eligible for a reward. Authorities noted that individuals should call 911 in the event of an emergency.
The sheriff’s office did not specify whether the truck’s owner or driver is suspected of wrongdoing, stressing that the request is strictly for information at this stage of the investigation.
For commuters, delivery drivers, or students who travel the area regularly, investigators say routine familiarity with local vehicles or traffic patterns could be helpful in identifying the truck.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact investigators as soon as possible.
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