FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) – Florence police are searching for a man they say scratched the side of vehicles, claimed drivers hit his car, and then extorted them.
Cornelius Travis Jones, of Lake City, has warrants for three incident collision scams, according to police.
One incident happened on Nov. 9 and another on Monday. Both incidents happened on David H. McLeod Boulevard and Palmetto Street.
Police said Jones scratched the side of elderly victims’ cars when they parked and claimed they hit his vehicle.
He then would extort money from them, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Cantey at (843) 665-3191 or email jcantey@cityofflorence.com.