Lexington police searching for man involved in kidnapping, assault

Posted 3/5/20

Lexington police are looking for a Greenwood man in connection to an attempted strong arm robbery that left the victim injured.

Joseph Antonio Drafts Sr., 46, is wanted for his involvement …

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Lexington police searching for man involved in kidnapping, assault

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Lexington police are looking for a Greenwood man in connection to an attempted strong arm robbery that left the victim injured.

Joseph Antonio Drafts Sr., 46, is wanted for his involvement in the Monday, Mar. 2, crime. Police have issued warrants for attempted strong arm robbery, assault and battery 1st degree, and kidnapping.

The victim told officers that at approximately 6:00 p.m., Drafts Sr. had given him a ride and drove him to Kettle Court off of West Main Street.  

Drafts Sr. began assaulting the victim while also trying to take money from the victim’s pocket.  

Drafts Sr. finally fled from the scene in a dark red Buick sedan.  

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Joseph Drafts, Sr. is asked to contact Detective Payton at 803-358-7271.

Those with information can also contact Midlands Crimestoppers in the following ways:

  • PHONE TIP — Call the toll free number at 1-888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).
  • WEB TIP — Go to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and click “Submit a Tip”.
  • MOBILE TIP — Download the new P3 Tips app on your Apple or Android Device.

You can provide information anonymously through Midlands Crime Stoppers. Your tip could earn you a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime.

Lexington County, crime, assault and battery, robbery, Kidnapping, greenwood

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