Stabbing on the Rec Trail in Pacific Grove

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 11/16: Pacific Grove Police say they've made an arrest in Monday's stabbing on the Rec Trail near the American Tin Cannery.

Authorities say they arrested 29-year-old Daniel Hardin, a local transient, for assault with a deadly weapon. Hardin was booked into the Monterey County Jail. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening.

Police noted the motive for the assault is unknown and it was a random act of violence. Authorities say they were able to quickly solve this case thanks to the help from the community

PREVIOUS STORY: Police in Pacific Grove are searching for a man seen stabbing a victim on the Rec Trail on Monday at about 6 p.m.

The attack happened in the area of the Pacific Grove Recreation Trail and American Tin Cannery. A man described to be in his 40's with a full beard, tall and slender build was last seen on foot around Lover's Point and then manage to get away.

First responders arrived and gave the victim medical attention before taking him to a local hospital. They suffered non-life threatening injuries according to police.

Police did not say whether this attack was random or if the victim was targeted.