Man, 86, stabbed in Fred Meyer lot, suspect arrested

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- An 86-year-old man was stabbed several times in the parking lot of a Fred Meyer store as the assailant then tried to steal his car.

The Friday afternoon incident in the store's parking lot near 8900 SE 82nd Avenue began as the elderly man tried to put his groceries into his car, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said. The attacker, wearing a brown puffy jacket, orange pants and white socks, stabbed the man who began yelling for help.

The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Jesus Ascencio-Molina, ran from the scene and did not take the car.

About two hours later, Ascencio-Molina was found at an apartment complex a few blocks from the store. He was taken to the Clackamas County Jail and booked on charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and second-degree attempted murder.

The elderly man, whose name has not been released, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition was not disclosed, but officials said he was able to talk with deputies and provided details of the crime.

KOIN 6 News will have more information as it develops.