Police searching for burglary suspect

A local man is wanted on a burglary charge after police say he may have attempted to break into a house before being startled off by the homeowner.

Officers with the Sumter Police Department are looking for Deandre Randolph, 22, last known address 122 K St., is wanted for burglary-2nd degree.

Randolph is described as about 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighs about 180 lbs. and has black hair and brown eyes.

Police were called to a Hoyt Heights residence after 8 a.m. Sept.

23.

The 22-year-old homeowner told police he was in bed when he heard a sound at the backdoor. When he got up to look, he discovered a man attempting to get in the house through the backdoor. Once the two made eye contact, the suspect fled in an

unknown direction.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. Tips can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or

1-888-CRIME-SC