Crime & Safety
Fairfield Student, 11, Attacked On Way To School This Morning By Man With Knife
The white male suspect in his 60s was wearing a brown jacket with a fur collar and might have a short graying beard, police said.
An 11-year-old middle school student was attacked on the way to school in Fairfield this morning, police said.
A white man in his 60s threw the child to the ground around 8 a.m. at the intersection of East Tabor Avenue and Falcon Drive as the student was walking to Grange Middle School, police said.
The suspect drew a knife and threatened the child, who was not harmed, escaped and ran home, police said.
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Police searched the area of the school at 1975 Blossom Ave. but did not find the suspect.
The suspect was wearing a brown jacket with a fur collar and might have a short graying beard, police said.
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Police are asking anyone with information about the case to call (707) 428-7300.
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