Suspect in Surrey, B.C., stabbing identified, remains at large
Police in Surrey, B.C., have identified a man who is wanted in connection with a stabbing in the city earlier this month.
The Surrey Police Service says 43-year-old Dino Sadi remains at large after he was charged with multiple offences, including assault with a weapon, uttering threats and assault causing bodily harm.
Police responded to the reported stabbing near the 10900 block of 148 Street on July 14. The suspect fled the area before officers arrived, and the victim was transported to hospital for treatment.
'Investigators believe this was an isolated incident between two parties who were previously known to one another,' the Surrey police said in news release Monday.
Sadi is believed to be in the Lower Mainland region. He is considered dangerous and should not be approached, according to authorities.
Sadi is described as a Black man standing approximately 6' tall and weighing 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, according to investigators.
Anyone who sees Sadi is urged to contact their local police immediately. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502.
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