The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says the owner of a local shop is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after what they are calling a random stabbing Saturday.

Officers say they were called to the business, located near Townline and Maclure roads, just after 9:30 a.m.

“Upon arrival, first responders located the victim — the business owner — who had sustained life-threatening injuries following an altercation with an unknown individual attempting to steal from the premises,” Sgt. Paul Walker said.

“The suspect fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.”

Police found the suspect within minutes. A 40-year-old man, who was out on statutory release from a previous violent offense, was arrested and remains in police custody.

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