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By VDC staff
Burlington Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stabbing a woman in the back during an early-morning assault in downtown Burlington on Saturday, October 3.
At about 4:44 AM, officers responded to the intersection of Pearl and Clarke streets after receiving reports of a person in distress yelling for help. Police found a woman suffering from an apparent stab wound to her back.
According to police, the victim reported that an unknown man confronted her and began arguing with her on Church Street near Cherry Street. The confrontation turned physical, with the suspect allegedly assaulting her at that location and again on Pearl Street near Clarke Street, where she was stabbed.
Burlington firefighters transported the woman to the University of Vermont Medical Center. Her injuries were not life-threatening, and she was later released from the hospital.
Police described the suspect as a Black male wearing round glasses, a black and teal vest, and a white and blue brimmed hat. He reportedly had longer dark hair styled in dreadlocks or braids tied back.
The case has been transferred to the Burlington Police Department’s Detective Services Bureau. Police have released a photograph of the suspect and are asking anyone who recognizes him or has information about the attack to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Nikki Moyer at 802-540-2326.
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Categories: Burlington, Crime
Waiting for the comments Comment from Richard Day
A violent knife assault happened in downtown Burlington almost a week ago and this is the first time it is being reported? I dont know whether to blame the local media, police and prosecutors or the business lobbyists for the silence. I’m going to go way out on a limb and assume that Burlington Police and our State’s Attorney have had prior involvement with this suspect and know exactly who he is. I’m also going to assume that he has exhibited similar behavior in the past and got a thorough talking-to from Sarah George to behave himself.
“Restorative justice” sucks.
First off, Thank you Burlington Police Department for an accurate description of the Assailant. Thank you.
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Brian Judd 802-839-9985 brianjuddward2@gmail.com