PASADENA >> Police are seeking an attacker who repeatedly stabbed a homeless man under a freeway overpass in Pasadena before fleeing on a bicycle late Wednesday, officials said.
The stabbing took place about 9:25 p.m. along Rosemead Blvd. at the 210 Freeway, according to Pasadena police Lt. Mark Goodman.
The victim, a 51-year-old homeless man, and his girlfriend were sleeping under the overpass prior to the incident, he said.
“The victim saw his girlfriend engaged in an argument with the suspect and began to intervene,” Goodman said. “The suspect responded by stabbing the victim with an unknown object.”
Goodman said the victim suffered three non-life-threatening stab wounds to his upper body. He has since undergone treatment and been released from the hospital.
His assailant fled the scene on a bicycle and was not found.
Police described the attacker as a
Latino man between 30 and 35 years old, about 6 feet tall and 170 to 180 pounds. He had very short dark hair and wore a gray pullover shirt, along with short of an unknown color.
Anyone with information can reach Pasadena police at 626-744-4241. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.