Deputies seek man accused of putting Home Depot employee in a headlock in Putnam County

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) -- Authorities are on the lookout for a man involved in an incident at Home Depot, where he allegedly put an employee in a headlock.

The altercation occurred around 2:45 p.m. on March 15, and surveillance footage shows the suspect dressed in an orange hat, a brown jacket, and with facial hair.

Following the incident, the man escaped the scene in a white truck accompanied by another individual.

The Putnam County Sheriff is urging anyone who may have information about the suspect to come forward.

Those with leads can reach out to Deputy Chris Campbell via email at ccampbell@putnamwv.org.