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‘Unprovoked’ stabbing on BART train: police

‘Unprovoked’ stabbing on BART train: police

Suspect in stabbing incident on BART train

A woman was seriously injured in an “unprovoked” stabbing. Antakya-connected BART train Saturday morning, police said.

The 54-year-old woman was stabbed while approaching the station on an eastbound train at around 8.10am. 24th and Mission Street StationAccording to BART police. He got off the train and an employee helped him until BART officers arrived.

BART police He said that the woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and that they temporarily closed the 24th and Mission Street Station to collect evidence.

They described the suspect as a male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds.

Her black hair was braided into a knot on top of her head, according to authorities.

He had a moustache and was last seen wearing a plain black jacket with orange lining, a black shirt with a large white logo, gray and black cargo-style pants, black and brown boots, and carrying a black duffel bag.

Anyone who sees the man or has information about the stabbing is asked to contact the BART Police Bureau of Investigation at (510) 464-7011.