The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary at a residence on Freeland Drive, North Augusta (within Edgefield County), Tuesday, Nov. 19.

According to a report filed by the ECSO, the victim in this incident returned to his address to find that thieves had gained entry into his home by kicking in a side door to his residence.  Once inside, the criminals stole, among other things, 6 firearms, 13 boxes of various forms of ammunition, a camera, and an unknown amount of jewelry.

Without inclusion of the missing jewelry, the thieves are believed to have stolen over $5,000 in property from the home.  Investigators were called to the scene to process any evidence, and the investigation into this crime continues.