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The Santa Ana Police Department is searching for this suspect, Javier Luis Cervantes, 24.

Staff Reports

Santa Ana – A mother arrived at home in the early morning hours of Wed., Apr. 29, with her two children – ages 6 and 7 – and put them to bed.

As she moved to another room in the residence, the victim was assaulted by her estranged husband, Javier Luis Cervantes, 24, who was lying in wait.

According to the Santa Ana Police Department, Cervantes sexually assaulted the victim and stabbed her multiple times with a knife, causing injuries and severe bleeding.  She was able to escape from the apartment and call the police.

Cervantes fled the scene prior to police arrival, stealing the victim’s 2013 silver Ford Edge vehicle – license plate number 6WPY897.

The children were unharmed, and the victim was transported to a local hospital where she is listed in stable condition.

Santa Ana Police Detectives are attempting to apprehend the suspect.