Sonora, CA…On 09-06-2020, at around 2329 hours, Officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing on S. Washington St.. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim who had suffered a stab wound to his right shoulder area. The victim was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for non life threatening injuries.

The victim could not identify the man who stabbed him and he could not provide a description. The victim told the officers that he was walking on an unknown road towards S. Stewart St. when he heard footsteps running up behind him. The victim felt what he thought was a punch on his shoulder. The male reached from behind him and told him to give him his backpack and drop his phone. The male shoved the victim and ran off. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sonora Police Department at (209) 533-8141.

Source = Sonora Police Dept