The St. Joseph Police Department is asking for help in a stabbing investigation.

According to Capt Jeff Wilson police responded to Mosaic Life Care sometime after 11 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a woman who had suffered stab wounds.

The 43-year-old woman reported that someone approached her in the area of St. Joseph Avenue and 5th st. then assaulted her with a knife.

Wilson said the woman had several cuts to her hands and a puncture wound to her leg.

He said no items were stolen and a motive is unclear at this point.

Wilson said a description of the man is not yet being released.

Police are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS