MIAMI (WSVN) - An attempted robbery near the Venetian Causeway in Miami escalated into an assault and stabbing, sending two good Samaritans to the hospital.
City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the incident near 890 Venetian Way, at around 7:40 p.m., Monday.
According to investigators, a man was out on his bicycle when the attacker tried to steal his bike and cellphone. The bicyclist was able to fend off the assailant and recover his bicycle and cellphone.
Shortly after, police said, a man spotted the subject acting erratically. The subject then tried to strike the man’s car.
Investigators said an elderly man spotted the subject and tried to intervene. The would-be thief attacked him, giving him a laceration.
“In his 80s, that was obviously assaulted,” said Miami Fire Rescue Capt. Ignatius Carroll.
Another good Samaritan, a man in his 40s, was out walking his two dogs when he witnessed the attack. When he tried to render aid to the elderly man, he ended up getting stabbed.
“And that good Samaritan ended up with a possible stab wound near the abdominal area,” Miami Police officer Kiara Delva said.
Paramedics transported both injured victims to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
The bicyclist was not injured.
EB Venetian Causeway shut down after an assault & stabbing. Two male victims transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. @MiamiPD & @CityofMiamiFire responding, perimeter set up to search for attacker @wsvn pic.twitter.com/Y7v4bnEjrO
— Robbin Simmons (@RobbinSimmons7) November 6, 2018
Officials said the good Samaritan, who was walking his dogs, initially did not want to be transported because he did not want to leave his pets behind.
“To give comfort to the good Samaritan, firefighters did take possession of his dogs and transported to the station so that he could seek medical treatment,” said Carroll.
Police shut down the Venetian Causeway eastbound and set up a perimeter while they searched for the assailant. The roadway later reopened to traffic.
Officials said the subject remains at large. Investigators described him as a man in his early 40s who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, has short blond hair and many tattoos. He was last seen wearing a tank top and beige shorts.
“There’s still a lot of information that we’re trying to piece together,” Delva said.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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