Man Pulls Hunting Knife In Fight Over Woman: Yorkville Police

YORKVILLE, IL — Things nearly took a dangerous turn after two men fought over a woman last week in Yorkville, according to police reports. Officers responded to Route 47 and Fox Street at around 8:05 p.m. Thursday for a report of a person with a weapon. An investigation revealed that two men were arguing over a woman, "and one male produced a large hunting-style knife," according to police reports.

Police said there was no physical contact between the two males, and the suspect who pulled the knife fled the scene in a blue Chrysler Town & Country before officers arrived.

No one was injured in the incident, and as of Monday, no charges has been filed, according to police. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Police said a large hunting-type knife was recovered from the scene.