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Man sought for road rage pepper spraying

Posted at 12:43 PM, May 19, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-19 12:43:05-04

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Detectives are also on the hunt for a man accused of pepper-spraying a driver at a red light in Fort Myers this week.

According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, 52-year-old Edgar Keller was reportedly screaming profanities in his vehicle as he rolled up next to the victim at a stop light on Palm Beach Boulevard.  The victim told Keller he had a child in the car and Keller responded by spraying the man with pepper spray.

Keller then took off in his red Chevy Blazer.

The victim was able to note the car's license plate number, which came back registered to Keller.

He's now facing a battery charge if caught.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Edgar Keller is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).  All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.  Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.or or by texting a tip to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.