Stabbing Incident at Family Dollar

Press Release

On  Oct. 6 at  10:02 pm, the Sanford Police Department and Sanford Fire & EMS received a report of a stabbing that had just occurred at the  Family Dollar  store located in the Main Street Marketplace. The male victim, identified as Robert Wilson, 59 of Sanford, was found on his knees with bystanders actively controlling the bleeding. 

Sanford Police Department detectives were notified at 10:17 pm and immediately began their investigation. The scene was documented, evidence collected, inquiries were made for potential video footage, and witnesses were interviewed. The York County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit arrived to assist in tracking the suspect, who was last spotted heading north.

Mr. Wilson was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland for treatment of stab wounds to his back and left side. He was listed in stable condition the following day.

Through the continued investigation by the SPD’s Criminal Investigation Division, a review of video footage was completed.  It suggests that the incident may have been the result of an ongoing fight between both parties, but it remains unclear what the fight was about or if any specific incident led to it.

The suspect is described as having  long hair and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a backward-facing hat, and a multi-colored hooded sweatshirt (not tie-dye or camo).

Sanford Police are actively seeking witnesses to the incident and the unknown male seen in the photo. He may have an eye injury and could provide crucial information to help detectives better understand what transpired.

If you have any information or recognize the individual in the photo, please contact Detective Cutler at 324-3644 (option 1) immediately.