Police seek Santa Maria man wanted in alleged Halloween stabbing
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Santa Maria man sought on suspicion of attempted murder after a Halloween stabbing, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.
Eric Arias Morales, 32, has been identified as a suspect in the stabbing that occurred about 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of West Main Street.
The victim, whose name was not released, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of stab wounds.
During the investigation, detectives identified the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
The motive for the stabbing remains unclear and is under investigation, police said.
Morales is 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information about the location of Morales is encouraged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at 805-928-3781.
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This story was originally published November 3, 2017 at 8:40 PM with the headline "Police seek Santa Maria man wanted in alleged Halloween stabbing."