3 on loose after stealing weapons, ammunition in Bluffton; considered armed, dangerous

BLUFFTON, SC (WTOC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a residential burglary took place in University Park, early Tuesday afternoon.

Officials say a safe containing several semi-automatic rifles, several handguns, and a large amount of ammunition was stolen from the home.

With help from the public, investigators were able to identify the second of three subjects involved in the incident, 19-year-old Kiyan Johnson, of Ridgeland. They obtained a warrant for the arrest of Johnson for Burglary 2nd Degree.

The first suspect identified earlier this week was 17-year-old Ryelee Hall, the victim's daughter, who also has an active arrest warrant for Burglary 2nd Degree, and remains at large.

Johnson and Hall are known to frequent Bluffton, Beaufort and some areas of Jasper County.

The third suspect is yet to be identified or located. He is described as an African-American male in his late teens or early 20's.

Deputies say the three were traveling in a dark-colored utility vehicle with custom wheels.

Deputies responded while the burglary was in progress, and saw that the home had been forcibly entered through a back door, and the suspects had already escaped. Video surveillance caught three suspects breaking into the home.

Deputies ask that anyone who comes into contact with Ryelee Hall, Kiyan Johnson, or the third male subjects call 911 immediately. They also advise that you do not approach the suspects if you do see them. In light of the firearms and ammunition that was stolen, the three are considered to be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Sergeant Doug Seifert at 843.255.3414 or CrimeStoppers 1.888.CrimeSC if wishing to remain anonymous and may qualify for a possible reward.