Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Richland County Deputies say a burglary occurred around 3am Friday morning at Palmetto Firearms located on 4601 Broad River Road.

Sheriff Leon Lott says when deputies arrived they found a large hole located in the rear of the business as the point of entry.

According to deputies, three bullet proof vests, three sizing vests, display police badges and a badge wallet case were taken from the business.

Deputies are asking citizens to throughly check any police badges with matching credentials presented by any individual.

Sheriff Lott is also asking for assistance in identifiying the suspects responsible. Persons with any leading information may receive up to $1000.

The community is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.