Police search for stabbing suspect

The Bloomington Police Department is searching for a suspect who assaulted an 18-year-old man Saturday at Western Skateland.

The suspect approached the 18-year-old in the skating rink’s parking lot and asked if he was interested in buying drugs. The man told the suspect to go away.

The suspect pulled out a knife and demanded the victim hand over his iPhone. The victim refused and put his phone in his pocket.

At this point, the two men fought, resulting in minor scrapes on the victim’s hand and forearm.

The 18-year-old pushed the attacker away and the suspect left the scene. The victim did not require treatment.

BPD Sgt. Lucas Tate said city police are still searching for the suspect and have a good description of what the man looks like.

M.K. Wildeman