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Sheriff's Deputies In Perris Look For Carjacking, Attempted Murder Suspect

PERRIS (CBSLA.com) — Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department in Perris are on the hunt for a carjacking and attempted murder suspect.

Deputies were called to the 23200 block of Cajalco Road in Mead Valley just before 5 a.m. Saturday to respond to an assault with a deadly weapon call.

On arrival, authorities said they located a 58-year-old male  inside a business suffering from a stab wound to his neck.

Responding deputies, and CALFIRE and American Medical Response paramedics gave medical aid to the victim. He was transported to a local hospital where he underwent surgery. He is expected to survive.

The victim told officials that he was approached by a black male on a bicycle who attacked him, without provocation. The suspect fled in the victim's vehicle.

The car was discovered a short time later, abandoned, and damaged from a single-vehicle collision.

Despite an extensive search, authorities were unable to track the suspect.

The subject is described as a black male adult, approximately six feet tall, bald, wearing a white shirt, black pants, and white shoes.

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the subject is encourage to call Investigator Heath at (951) 210-1000.

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