Eddie Cokley (Image. West Columbia P.D.)
West Columbia, SC (WLTX) - West Columbia police are looking for a suspect they say attacked an elderly man for his wallet.
Officers are searching for 48-year-old Eddie Leroy Cokley of Cayce.
West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall says on November 25th of last year, the victim was leaving the Ozzie's Country Island bar on Charleston Highway at 11:30 p.m. Tyndall says as he went to his car, he was attacked by Cokley and fell to the ground.
After taking the victim's wallet, police say Cokley ran from the scene.
The victim was not hurt. Officers say they were able to recover a cell phone and a ring that they linked to Cokley.
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or e-mail a tip in to Crimestoppers of the Midlands. You can also text information in by texting "TIPSC" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Either way you choose, your identity will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.