Full Notification

April 4, 2014 15:20 UPDATE

Warsaw Police investigators have closed their investigation and determined that the stab wounds, in this case, were self-inflicted. Police have determined through interviews and admissions that the entire incident was fabricated by the victim. Warsaw Police wish to reassure our community that there are NO suspects at large. It is undetermined at this time if false reporting charges will be pursued. The victim will remain anonymous.

-ORIGINAL RELEASE-

April 4, 2014

Warsaw Police is investigating an alleged stabbing that occurred last evening near downtown Warsaw. At approximately 8:35 p.m., Warsaw Police and EMS were dispatched to the 400 block of S. High Street for a stabbing and burglary. Officers arrived and found a 54 year old female victim lying in the entry of her upstairs apartment with injuries to her stomach area. Medics and fire personnel treated the victim and she was transported by ambulance to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne where she is currently in stable condition.
The victim initially told officers that she had just returned home, unlocked her apartment, and carried two bags inside to her kitchen and went back out to retrieve a bottle of Pepsi. She then saw two men in her apartment who demanded her wallet and car keys. The victim alleged that she gave them her wallet and as she was searching for her keys, she was stabbed. The victim stated that the men then fled south from the apartment. The victim advised that the men were wearing ski masks, black clothes and gloves.
Area law enforcement searched the area instructing people to stay inside and lock their doors while police K9’s attempted to track the alleged suspects.
At this time, investigators are determining whether the incident actually occurred as alleged. The incident is still under investigation.

Kip Shuter
Lieutentant/PIO
Warsaw Police