San Diego authorities apprehended a 27-year-old man on suspicion of stabbing a pregnant woman in broad daylight near a local Target store. The San Diego Police Department identified the suspect as Cole Klemke of Carmel Valley. The incident, which transpired on Saturday morning, left a 25-year-old woman, who is four months pregnant, wounded from stabs to her neck, chin, and shoulder. She was attacked while withdrawing money at an ATM in the Mira Mesa area, as reported by the City of San Diego.

According to the details made public by the San Diego Police Department, the attack was unprovoked, with no prior interaction between the victim and Klemke. Despite the viciousness of the assault, following treatment, the hospital stated the injuries were not life-endangering and released the woman. Witnesses last saw the suspect wearing an eye-catching combination of tie-dye spandex pants and a grey Nike jacket, in a light-colored blanket wrapped around him. "Wrapped in a light-colored blanket, the suspect was last seen," according to a description provided by Hoodline.

Following the assault, the San Diego Police Department put out a call for assistance to the community, sharing images and a physical description of the suspect. They were seeking a white male, with a height between 6'1" and 6'2", and a weight approximated at 190 to 200 lbs. His short, curly, or wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and facial hair were also detailed in the police briefing.

Community contribution played a pivotal role in Klemke's arrest. After the SDPD disseminated photos of the suspect in Target before the crime, tips from the public were crucial in his identification. Further inquiries related to the case have been directed to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. The San Diego Police Department continues to urge anyone with additional information to contact their Northeastern Division or Crime Stoppers.