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Calgary Police ask for public’s help following random stabbing

Calgary police have laid charges in more than a dozen break-ins in.
Calgary police have laid charges in more than a dozen break-ins in. Global News/File

CALGARY – Police are appealing to the public for help following a serious and random stabbing on Wednesday night.

Police say at about 11:40 pm. a man and woman were sitting in a parked vehicle outside a home in the 0-100 block of Appleglen Park S.E., when they were approached by unknown man.

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The stranger knocked on the driver’s window and after exchanging a few words, he stabbed the victim in the neck. Despite his injuries, the victim was able to drive to a nearby hospital.

The male victim is currently in stable condition. His passenger was uninjured. Police are still trying to determine a motive for the attack.

The suspect is described as 30 to 35-years-old, 6’ tall, with a medium build. He was clean-shaven, and was wearing dark clothing, including a baseball hat.

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Police are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area to call 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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