Calgary police search for suspect in S.W. stabbing
Police say the incident happened at the 1200 block of 17th Avenue S.W.
CBC News
Posted: Oct 31, 2012 6:54 AM MT
Last Updated: Oct 31, 2012 7:48 AM MT
Calgary police say the condition of a 33-year-old man has improved after he was stabbed several times early Wednesday morning.
The man was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but has since been upgraded to serious but stable condition.
Police say the stabbing happened at the 1200 block of 17th Avenue southwest shortly before 3 a.m. MT.
Authorities say they do not have any suspects at this time, and the motive is unknown.
The suspect is described as a male with olive skin, six feet tall, with a medium build, wearing a tuque and three-quarter length jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Calgary Crime Stoppers.
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