( KTRS ) The O’Fallon, MO. Police Department is looking for a suspect who viciously attacked a teen and left him needing surgery.

Police say the male victim, in his early teens, was assaulted in the Pin Oak Mobile Home Park around 6 pm Thursday night. The victim is currently at an area hospital and out of surgery. Investigative efforts continue.

The suspect is described as a light skinned black male, mid to late 20’s, 5’11”, with a scruffy beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a dark gray hoodie, black sweat pants and is believed to be carrying a knife or edged weapon.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477, or the O’Fallon Police Department at 636-379-5534.