Pickens deputies seek help identifying Dollar General robbery suspect

The suspect tried to take money from the cashier's drawer before fleeing in a white sedan.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:06am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cash register drawer handle, the metallic surface reflecting the harsh light and creating dramatic shadows, conceptually representing the evidence of an attempted robbery.The Pickens County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in identifying a suspect who attempted to rob a local Dollar General store.Pickens Today

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who attempted to rob a Dollar General store on Sunday evening. According to deputies, the suspect tried to take money from the cashier's drawer at the store on Table Rock Road in Pickens, South Carolina, before leaving the scene in a white sedan.

Why it matters

Attempted robberies at local businesses can have a significant impact on community safety and perceptions of security. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect and prevent further incidents.

The details

Deputies said the suspect tried to take money from the cashier's drawer at the Dollar General on Table Rock Road in Pickens around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The suspect then left the store and the parking lot in a white sedan.

  • The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Pickens County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the attempted robbery and seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.

Detective Ashton Gregg

The detective leading the investigation and asking anyone with information to contact him.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call Detective Ashton Gregg at (864) 898-5504.”

— Detective Ashton Gregg, Detective

What’s next

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the attempted robbery and urges anyone with information about the suspect to contact Detective Ashton Gregg.

The takeaway

This attempted robbery highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to maintain public safety in the Pickens area. Local businesses and residents are encouraged to be alert and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.