At 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, Iowa City Police responded to Mercy Hospital, 500 E. Market St., for a report of a man stabbed.
Upon arrival, officers learned the victim was walking to his car in the Mercy parking ramp east of the hospital on Johnson Street when he was approached by an unknown male. The suspect pressed an object to the victim's back and demanded his wallet. When the victim turned around, the suspect stabbed him multiple times and fled the area.
The victim was able to walk into the hospital, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a 5'10", middle aged, dark haired, white man with a slender build and wearing a dark blue shirt. No additional information is available at this time.
How you can help:
This incident is being actively investigated by the Iowa City Police Department and we are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275. In addition, anyone in that area with security cameras is asked to review their recordings and contact the Iowa City Police Department with any potential footage or information about this incident.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.
