El Centro Police officers are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred early Friday morning.

Officers responded to the area of 1900 North Imperial Avenue at about 6:00 a.m. Friday a located a 25-year old man who had been stabbed several times. Officers determined that the assault had apparently occurred on the southside of the 1500 block of Bradshaw , near the bus stop , and the man walked to the front of Planet Fitness where he asked for help. The man then collapsed. He was transported to El Centro Regional Medical Center than then flown to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment. Investigators have determined that the man was apparently stabbed during a robbery. The suspects are currently at large and ECPD is asking that anyone who may have information on the incident contact the department Investigations Division.