LaBelle city worker stabbed at park

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The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said they are looking for someone who stabbed a city worker at LaBelle Nature Park.

It happened Thursday morning at approximately 7:53.

The city worker told deputies that while trimming the trails in LaBelle Nature Park, he came upon a subject and approached the man, asking him what he was doing. 

The victim said the subject stood in front of him with his hand behind his lower back and then made an upward slashing movement at the victim. 

The victim was able to block the knife attack but did get an approximate 3-inch laceration to his arm. 

EMS treated him at the scene.

It was reported that the subject ran toward the Captain Hendry House. 

The victim described the subject as a white male, standing approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, wearing dark blue shorts, dark-colored shoes and no shirt, with a full scraggly beard and dirty in appearance.

The subject has not been located. 

Hendry County Sheriff’s Office K-9 units also responded to the scene to assist with tracking the subject. 

Upthegrove Elementary School was placed on a precautionary lockdown during the search. 

If you have any information on this stabbing, contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8744. You can also submit tips online or on the P3 Tips mobile app. Remember, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.

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