Deputies with the Dillon County Sheriff's Office are searching near Highway 917 in the Latta community for a man wanted in a home invasion.
Wednesday morning, deputies say the armed man broke into a home on Cattle Farm Road. They say he stole electronics and jewelry.
Deputies say someone was inside the house at the time, but no one was hurt.
Officers say he ran into the woods, but they were able to arrest three others in connection with the home invasion.
Around 11:30 Wednesday morning, deputies quickly secured a perimeter around Highway 917 and Cattle Farm Road.
The State Law Enforcement Division's dog team is helping in the search. SLED agents are also using a helicopter to fly over the search area.
Deputies and tracking dogs are searching through the woods to gain leads on the suspect.
Officers say their taking many water breaks because of the heat. Infact, one deputy tells NewsChannel 15 he nearly overheated while walking through the woods. He took a break, got some water and is ok.
Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol are helping with traffic control.
Latta Police and Dillon Police officers are helping in the search.
Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone says his deputies are on standby and ready to head to Dillon County if needed.
We're told three others have been arrested in connection with the home invasion and have been booked at the Dillon County Detention Center.
