Help sought in Recent Long Creek Larceny

The public’s help is being sought in an Aug. 12 larceny in the Long Creek area. A deputy with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Battlecreek Road in regards to a stolen water pump off a well. Deputies believe that the theft occurred sometime between midnight and 8:30am on Aug. 12. The pump is a 12-year-old stainless steel Jacuzzi half-horsepower, 4.5 gallons per minute pump that is approximately 3 feet in length and 3 inches in diameter. According to deputies, the value to replace the well pump is around $1,000. If you have any information on this Aug. 12 larceny, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. You do not have to give your name and if you tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.