Deputies looking for two suspects after home invasion in Irmo area

Irmo, SC (Paul Kirby) - Lexington County sheriff's deputies are searching for two suspects after they broke into an occupied home near Irmo Monday night. According to a spokesman for the department, deputies responded to the 1400 block of Beaver Dam Road in Irmo about 6:30 p.m. after receiving a call about the break-in. The woman in the home reported that two masked men broke into her home asking about her safe. She said the suspects stole cash and jewelry from her before they fled.

Lexington County Sheriff's Department K-9 units responded, but the track ended a short distance from the incident location. At this point, these two have not been apprehended.

Anyone with information about the incident can share tips anonymously by calling Crimestoppers at 888-CRIME-SC.