A suspect remains at large following a vicious stabbing that left a woman in critical condition on a popular trail in a wealthy suburb near Seattle, according to police.

The attack, which authorities described as random, took place in broad daylight on Saturday morning along Bear Creek Trail, close to Redmond Town Center—a frequently visited recreational spot. In response, police have advised the public to be cautious, warning that the suspect is armed and dangerous.

Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe reported that officers were dispatched around 10:45 a.m. after a passerby called 911 to report “a woman down on the trail.” The attack is believed to have occurred shortly before the call, with officers arriving at the scene within two minutes of being alerted.

Upon arrival, police discovered a 50-year-old woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. Officers provided immediate medical assistance before she was transported to a hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Law enforcement personnel are actively searching the vicinity of the trail as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities confirmed that the female victim had sustained several stab wounds and that a potential suspect fled the scene. (Photo credit: Redmond WA Police)

Lowe said the victim was in and out of consciousness but was able to answer some questions and told officers she did not know her attacker, leading investigators to believe the stabbing was a random act.

A witness who saw a possible suspect running from the scene remained with officers and provided a description, Lowe told KOMO News. Investigators described the suspect as a man, possibly Hispanic, white or Asian, about 5-foot-9 with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a green hoodie or jacket, blue jeans and a black beanie.

Police vehicles block a roadway near a trail in Redmond after officers responded to reports of an assault in the 16200 block of Northeast 72nd Way, authorities said. (Redmond WA Police)

Police have urged the public not to approach anyone matching the description and to call 911 immediately with information.

The apparent randomness of the attack has left residents and workers in the area shaken, particularly given the trail’s popularity and the neighborhood’s reputation for safety.

In an aerial view, the Microsoft headquarters is seen on July 3, 2024, in Redmond, Washington.  (David Ryder/Getty Images)

“It seems like a random act, which makes it scarier because we don’t know what the motive is,” Redmond resident Rajalakshmi Pramod told KOMO News. Others told the outlet they were rethinking routine walks and urging coworkers and family members to avoid the trail until the suspect is caught.

Several walkers and runners said they no longer felt safe returning to the area that day. “This is very abnormal for Redmond and for the Eastside,” Lowe said.

Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.