Gilbert woman attacked by stranger with knife early Saturday

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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The Story County Sheriff's Office is investigating an assault early Saturday morning that left a woman stabbed. The attack happened shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday. The victim told authorities that an unknown person repeatedly knocked on her window at her home near Gilbert High School. When she came out to confront him, the man attacked her with a knife. Authorities say the man was wearing a red checkered ski mask and is described as heavyset and 5 feet 10 inches tall. He fled the scene on foot. The woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a nearby hospital.” Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

GILBERT, Iowa —

The Story County Sheriff's Office is investigating an assault early Saturday morning that left a woman stabbed.

The attack happened shortly before 5 a.m. on Saturday. The victim told authorities that an unknown person repeatedly knocked on her window at her home near Gilbert High School. When she came out to confront him, the man attacked her with a knife.

Authorities say the man was wearing a red checkered ski mask and is described as heavyset and 5 feet 10 inches tall. He fled the scene on foot.

The woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a nearby hospital.

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