By Mikayla van Loon
Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit are investigating and appealing for witnesses after a stabbing occurred in Olinda on Wednesday 15 September.
A 35 year old female was walking her dog at the Old Olinda Golf Course around 5.50pm when she was approached by a male who took offence to her dog.
Sergeant Leigh Thomson said she was then confronted by the male and was punched in the face.
A passerby, a 41 year old male, heard the screams and came to the female’s rescue, which Sergeant Thomson said resulted in an altercation between the offender and the passerby.
Pulling a box cutter knife on the passerby, the offender cut the throat of this male.
The passerby was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but non-life threatening condition.
Police believe the offender is aged in his 40s, is of Caucasian appearance, was carrying a backpack and was wearing a khaki hat and top, a white mask and long pants.
Yarra Ranges CIU detectives were at the scene on the morning on Thursday 16 September and Sergeant Thomson said police will be patrolling the area throughout the day to ensure people feel safe and to be on the look out for the offender.
Should witnesses have any information, they are urged to contact Yarra Ranges CIU on 9739 2401 or submit an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers.
