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Newton police look to identify suspect in Thursday stabbing

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Newton Police Department or Jasper County Crime Stoppers.

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The Newton Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in a September stabbing, according to a press release. 

Newton police received calls that a male victim had been stabbed at Git N Go (801 1st Ave. W) around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, according to a press release.

The victim was transported to a hospital to receive treatment and was later released. 

Police say the suspect appears to be a white male between 18 and 35 years old with dark hair. He left the scene in a silver sedan, driven by an unknown person. The suspect is presumed to be armed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Newton Police Department or Jasper County Crime Stoppers.

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