A 50-year-old male was walking his service dog in a field on the Wy’east Middle School campus when he was attacked by three males described to be in their teens
The Vancouver Police Department in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is seeking assistance from the public in identifying stabbing suspects.
On Aug. 2, at around 11 p.m., a 50-year-old male was walking his service dog in a field on the Wy’east Middle School campus, located at 111 SE 136th Avenue, when he was attacked by three males described to be in their teens. The victim was stabbed multiple times in his back and torso during the assault. He was transported to an area hospital for immediate treatment and is still recovering from his injuries. His service dog was not injured.
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Unit has been actively investigating this crime and investigators are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact Crime Stoppers of Oregon.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Oregon.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information reported to Crime Stoppers of Oregon that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime, but tipsters must remain anonymous. Secure and anonymous tips can be left at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com , or you can visit the app store and download P3 tips for smartphones or tablets.
Information provided by Crime Stoppers of Oregon.
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