Crime & Safety

Pierce County Sheriff's Department: Woman Stabbed, Suspect On The Loose In Spanaway

Pierce County Sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer just posted the update.

UPDATE, Friday, Oct. 19, 12:33 p.m.

According to Det. Troyer, the suspect is described as a short hispanic male wearing a brown uniform and carrying a box. Victim is currently in surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center.

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We just got the following Tweets from Pierce County Sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer:

"Home invasion suspect dressed like delivery man carrying box. Homeowner 57 female stabbed tied up" - 11:40 a.m.

Find out what's happening in Lakewood-JBLMfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

"19610 15th ave E in spanaway K 9 tracking in progress. Victim critical condition" - 11:48 a.m.

"Victims car stolen and recovered.I am on way to scene" - 11:48

Patch will have more on this story as information becomes available.

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