Sneak Attack On Quiet NW OKC Block As Cops Hunt Stabbing Suspect

Oklahoma City police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man they say ambushed and repeatedly stabbed a victim on a northwest side street before taking some of the victim’s property.

Photos Released As Detectives Work To ID Suspect

According to KFOR, the assault happened Sunday in the 5800 block of NW 34th Street. Investigators say the attacker walked up behind the victim, stabbed them multiple times, then left with some of the victim’s belongings.

The Oklahoma City Police Department has shared images of a person of interest on Facebook, and detectives say tips that help lead to an arrest could qualify for a cash reward.

How To Send In Tips

Anyone who recognizes the individual in the photos is urged to call Oklahoma City police at 405-235-7300. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Oklahoma City Crime Stoppers, which notes that anonymous tipsters may be eligible for a reward if their information helps solve the case.

Neighbors Urged To Check Cameras As Probe Continues

Investigators are asking residents in the area to review any doorbell or security-camera footage that might show the suspect or anything unusual around the time of the attack, the department said on Facebook.

Police have not released the victim’s name or condition. The assault-detective unit continues to investigate.