Police release video of elevator stabbing suspect

KENSINGTON (WTXF) - Philadelphia Police have released video of a man they say stabbed a woman while attempting to rob her over the weekend.

The incident occurred early Saturday morning at the elevated SEPTA station on the 2600 block of Kensington Avenue around 1:30 a.m.

Police say the victim, a 30-year-old woman, got into the elevator at the station when a man allegedly followed her inside and then demanded money.

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He attempted to rifle through her pockets and stabbed her in the shoulder and the leg with a kitchen knife. Nothing was taken from the victim.

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The suspect fled on foot, and the woman was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

The suspect is described as 5'8" and in his late 30s, standing 5'8" with a medium build and light beard.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

You can watch video of the suspect, here.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.