Police are hunting a traffic enforcer who allegedly stabbed a jeepney driver in Calasiao, Pangasinan.

Once arrested, the enforcer will face a frustrated murder charge, authorities said.

The incident happened in Barangay San Miguel, where the 52-year-old driver was waiting for passengers.

Police said the suspect, a 56-year-old traffic enforcer who was off duty at the time, had a prior dispute with the driver over traffic rules. When the two met again, they argued and challenged each other to a fistfight. The confrontation later escalated into a stabbing.

The victim is recovering from his injuries and has yet to issue a statement.

Authorities are now searching for the suspect, who is also a resident of Barangay San Miguel.

“Patuloy po nakikipag-ugnayan sa pamunuan ng POSO, at saka sa mga kamag-anak at barangay officials sa San Miguel upang tulungan kaming matunton itong suspek na ito o kaya ay ating mapasuko,” PLt. Julfre Ayson, investigation officer of the Calasiao Police Station, said.

Local officials said they do not condone the act and urged the suspect to surrender.

“Hindi po ito-tolerate iyong ganyang gawain. Mas maganda magpakita na siya para malinawan, makausap kung anuman ang plano niya. Humarap sa pamilya ng nasaksak niya,” Joel Cabucol, chief of the Calasiao Public Order and Safety Office (POSO), said.

Police said investigation is ongoing as they prepare possible charges against the suspect.