Carlsbad CA— Early this morning, March 11, at 12:29 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department received a call from a female victim in the 1800 block of Outrigger Lane. The female stated she had been stabbed.

Officers arrived within minutes to assist the female. Officers found the injured female with multiple wounds. The City of Carlsbad Fire Department responded to provide medical aid.
The Fire Department transported the 64-year-old female to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased at 1:32 a.m.
Through the preliminary investigation, it appears a male and female suspect attempted to burglarize the victim’s home.
The suspects left the scene in the victim’s vehicle.
A tracking K9 from Oceanside Police Department and the San Diego Sheriff’s helicopter, ASTREA were called to help track the suspects.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Department located and recovered the victim’s vehicle in San Marcos.
Investigators are in the early stages of the investigation. More information about the incident will follow as it becomes available.