LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Lawrence Police Department is still searching for the individual who ripped off the end of someone’s finger With his teeth before managing to escape.
The police reported that the incident began when the suspect pilfered a bottle of liquor from a bar close to 7th and Massachusetts Streets. Specifically, they snatched Fireball Cinnamon Whisky from Logie’s located on Mass Street before fleeing down the same street. During their escape, the perpetrator abruptly assaulted a pedestrian and proceeded to bite off part of the victim's little finger.
"That's insane," Ethan Dorning stated.
I've been living in Lawrence for about a decade, and I have never encountered anything as violent as that before. It's just unbelievable.
The Lawrence police report indicates that the emergency call was received on Saturday, March 29, at approximately 1 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim with their hand bandaged in a towel and a portion of their little finger inside a cup filled with ice.
"They cannot pinpoint his identity; therefore, we are seeking assistance from the general public," stated Laura McCabe, the Lawrence Police Communications Manager.
She mentioned that the suspect entered a restricted area in the basement of a bar and took a bottle of Fireball whiskey belonging to an employee.
The proprietor of Logie’s on Mass informed FOX4 that within moments, an employee instructed the suspect not to be downstairs and escorted them out.
The police mentioned that the manager reclaimed the bottle at issue. This prompted the suspect to flee down Mass Street, where they collided with another individual. According to law enforcement, the suspect then tore the victim's sweatshirt.
The victim's girlfriend stated, 'Hey, you cannot do that,' according to McCabe.
And they continued walking when suddenly the suspect appeared from behind and rushed towards them, tackling one of them and biting off their finger.
McCabe mentioned that the medical team was unable to reattach the victim’s finger. Nonetheless, part of the nail bed remains intact.
Morgan Kabler, a student employed at a local boutique and restaurant, mentioned that the entire situation is quite surprising.
"I've seen many strange occurrences in Lawrence, but the sheer energy displayed in biting someone's finger off right after committing theft seems particularly odd," Kabler commented.
McCabe stated that witnesses informed the investigators the accused had been drinking.
The police continue to converse with witnesses providing descriptions of the suspect, while investigators are meticulously reviewing security footage.
"If you believe you recognize this individual, please reach out to us," McCabe stated.
You can alternatively contact Crimestoppers' TIPS hotlines for making an anonymous report, however, I feel the victim warrants some form of resolution in this instance.
The contact number for the TIPS Hotline is 785-843-TIPS.
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