Friends of Bobby Wilson are offering a reward of $32,000 for the capture of the suspect or suspects who brutally attacked Wilson at his service station early last week.

Local and county law enforcement have banded together, and are hoping someone will come forward with information regarding the attack. Along with the reward, two tip lines have been set up, and recently, the Baldwin County Major Crimes Task Force set up a series of check points in Spanish Fort.

The checkpoints were held at 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 18. At the checkpoints, officials passed out reward flyers and conducted field interviews of citizens traveling near the crime scene. According to a news release, investigators were gathering any information citizens might have about the assault and robbery of Wilson.

In addition, investigators were attempting to determine traffic volume and who travels this area in the time frame of Bobby Wilson's attack.

According to Don Grace, a friend of Wilson, “he’s got a long way to go.”

Grace said Monday afternoon that Wilson is still listed in critical condition. Wilson has not come out of his coma, and he began running a temperature. However, Grace said he looks better since some of the swelling has gone down.

“We ask for godspeed, and getting him back to us,” said Mayor Joe Bonner during Monday night’s City Council invocation.

At a press conference held in front of the Spanish Fort Police Department last Wednesday, officials declined to comment on the case because “to comment on the investigation would hamper the investigation.”

It is still unknown how many times Wilson was hit over the head, and officials declined to comment on whether they believe the suspect or suspects is still in the area.

District Attorney Judy Newcomb said at the press conference officials are looking for anyone who may have been traveling in the vicinity during the time of the attack, particularly between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. Officials are reviewing security camera footage taken from various businesses. The cameras were directed toward the roadway. Newcomb said anyone who wishes to eliminate their vehicle from the investigation should contact the police department or the sheriff’s department. Physical evidence is still being processed and the results have not come in yet.

Should anyone have information regarding this case, please call the tip line at 990-HOPE or the Spanish Fort Police Department at 621-9100.