Robbery and stabbing at Wicker Park flower shop

Asrai Garden flower shop, which recently celebrated it's 12th anniversary, at 1935 W. North Ave. in Wicker Park was the scene of a robbery and stabbing at 11:20 a.m., Thursday morning.

A black male entered the shop and handed the female worker in the shop a note declaring a robbery. A struggle occurred at which time the offender picked up an instrument and stabbed the shopkeeper in the neck and head, according to Police News Affairs.

The victim was able to lock herself in the bathroom and remained safe from further harm, despite the offenders attempt to crash through the door, according to other sources. Taken to Cook County's John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital in stable condition, the victim may be released today.

Described as approximately 6 feet tall and about 200 pounds in weight, the offender's age range is being given as 20 to 30 and 30 to 40. In the left side of his neck, there is a yellow Tweety Bird tattoo and on the backs of his hands there are jail-tats.

Anyone with information about this crime, please contact Area Five Detectives at 312.746.8362. If you see any suspicious activity call 911.