Aitkin Stabbing Suspect, Stolen Vehicle Located in Ramsey County

AITKIN (WJON News) -- Authorities say a man from Aitkin is in custody after stabbing a woman Wednesday morning and fleeing in a stolen pickup.

The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office says the stolen vehicle driven by 33-year-old Matthew Liimatainen was located in White Bear Township yesterday afternoon, and Ramsey County sheriff’s deputies apprehended him.

Liimatainen was later booked in the Aitkin County jail.

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Investigators say the 41-year-old victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital in the Twin Cities.