FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities in Florence County are searching for a suspect they say stabbed a man who was performing utility work on a pole, Tuesday.
According to a statement from the Florence County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the area of North Bethel Road near Scranton around 8 p.m. where they found the victim who had been stabbed multiple times.
According to the victim's statement, he was performing work on a power pole when a man drove up and asked if he needed any help.
The victim said no and came down from the pole. The suspect then stabbed him multiple times and left in what authorities described as a newer-model green Mustang.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his wounds but has since been released.
The Florence County Sheriff's Office is now asking anyone with information about the case to contact investigators at 843-665-2121 Extension 482. Tipsters can also provide tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misstated the agency asking for tips in the case in the last paragraph. The Florence County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the case and asking the public for information.
