'Unprovoked' stabbing on BART train, suspect identified
Jovany Portades
SAN FRANCISCO - A woman has been seriously injured following an "unprovoked" stabbing on an Antioch-bound BART train Saturday morning, police said.
The 54-year-old woman was stabbed around 8:10 a.m. on the eastbound train as it approached the 24th and Mission Street Station, according to BART police. She disembarked the train and was helped by an employee until BART officers arrived.
BART police said the woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, and that they temporarily closed the 24th and Mission Street Station to collect evidence.
Suspect in BART train stabbing
The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Jovany Portades by BART police.
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Portades was allegedly last seen with his hair braided into a knot on the top of his head, according to authorities.
He has a moustache and was last seen wearing a plain black jacket with orange liner, a black shirt with a large white logo, gray and black cargo-style pants, black and brown boots, and was carrying a black duffle bag.
BART police said Portades should be considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone who sees the suspect or has information about the stabbing is asked to contact BART Police Investigations at (510) 464-7011.