Ider police say a man discovered by a roadside Thursday night was beaten and zip tied and his truck stolen.

According to police, the incident began just before 7 p.m. when dispatchers received a call for service on Alabama 75 just inside the town limits.

Officers found a man with his hands bound by Zip Ties, who police say “had been assaulted to a substantial degree.”

The victim, whose name was not released, told police he was restrained after the assault and had his truck, a 1997 Ford F-150, stolen.

Police believe the beating to be an isolated incident. Officers are working with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office in its investigation.

“I ask everyone to just pray for the victim, these investigators, and our Department, because I can assure you we all work tirelessly to protect our communities,” Ider Police Chief Stephen Malone said in a statement.