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Omaha Police investigating cutting incident

Posted at 3:01 PM, Nov 26, 2020
and last updated 2020-11-26 16:18:19-05

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - Omaha Police are investigating a cutting that happened on Thursday morning.

Officers said they responded to the area of 16th and Camden at 10:45 a.m. and found a victim who had a minor cut to the right side of his neck.

The victim, 31-year-old Malchia Douzart, told officers he picked up an unknown Hispanic female to give her a ride. According to police, the woman later brandished a knife and cut Douzart after a struggle.

The woman fled the scene on foot. Douzart was brought to Nebraska Med with minor injuries.

The woman is described as 5-foot-3 with a medium build. She was wearing shorts and a blue hooded sweatshirt. She's believed to be in her 20s.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers anonymously at 402-444-STOP (7867) or at www.omahacrimestoppers.org or at www.p3tips.com. Tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

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