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Man wanted in stabbing of Atlantic City store worker


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A homeless man is wanted for attempted murder in the stabbing of a convenience store worker earlier this month.

Police are asking for the public's help in finding him.

Officers were called to the store in the 100 block of North Rhode Island Avenue at 8:18 a.m. Feb. 3, for the report of a stabbing, Lt. Kevin Fair said Friday.

The 39-year-old worker was stabbed in what police said was an unprovoked attack. The victim, whose name was not released, was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's City Campus with life-threatening injuries.

An investigation led to Francisco Bonilla being charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses.

He is described as 5-foot-6 weighing about 140 pounds.

The investigation is being led by Detective Malik Tolbert.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call police at 609-347-5766. Information may also be texted anonymously top tip411 (847411), beginning the text with ACPD.

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Lynda Cohen

BreakingAC founder who previously worked in newspapers for more than two decades. She is an NJPA award-winner and was a Stories of Atlantic City fellow.

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