Student missing after allegedly stabbing business partner

The whereabouts of junior Thomas Bloss remains unknown two weeks after he allegedly attacked his business partner at his glass blowing shop on the 400 block of East Ayre Street in Newport, Del.

Cpl. Dennis Sandusky said Bloss told his family he was heading to New York City, where he frequents. He said the Newport Police are searching Newport and Newark for places Bloss was known to frequent. They are also in contact with the New York Police Department.

Sandusky said the incident began as an argument between Bloss and the victim over his partner’s role in the business. On the evening of Nov. 9, Bloss allegedly arrived at the glass blowing shop he owns and operates to confront his partner.

Two witnesses said the argument escalated and Bloss grabbed a large knife and cut a propane line to one of the torches, which was near a lighted space heater. When one of the witnesses tried to shut off the gas, Bloss lunged at the victim, slashing him on his neck near his chin, Sandusky said. He then fled from the shop.

The victim was taken to the Christiana Hospital emergency room, where he was treated and released.

“The partner had a gash on his neck,” Sandusky said. “He was bleeding profusely.”

A warrant is on file for Bloss’s arrest, charging him with felony assault, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, and three counts of reckless endangerment.

Bloss’s friends and family declined to be interviewed. Cynthia Campbell, Bloss’s aunt, stated in an e-mail message, “We [Tom’s family] do not know his whereabouts. We hope that he will turn himself in.”

Friends and family have been writing on Bloss’s Facebook wall encouraging him to return home.

University records show Bloss as a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Junior Curran Raimer said he met Bloss a few times. He described him as calm and soft spoken.

“Everytime I met him, he was really nice,” Raimer said. “He remembered my name even though I didn’t know him well.”

Newport police are asking anyone with information to call (302) 995-1411. Anyone who comes in contact with Bloss should call 911.
 

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Purple Team II

Tue Dec 15 2009 20:07

Was also on the "Purple Team" with you at the RTC Island View in Utah... Looks as if nothing has changed buddy
still lookin like a major creeper... best of luck man
try not to slice anyones kneck anymore. won't really look great on your resume. but you already knew that

I hope court works out in your favor. But sh*t bro. The world out here is real.. and consequences are cruel

peas

Purple Team

Tue Dec 15 2009 17:02

Tom-Remember when you staged a fight at Island View with Steve.

Phil

Fri Nov 27 2009 18:43

Tom, I'm sure you have your side of the story, but nothing you say until you come back and deal with the police will mean anything. This isn't a movie, this isn't tv, this is real life, and you are making things so much worse for yourself. Please do the right thing, Tom.

MCpl Dennis Sandusky, NPD

Wed Nov 25 2009 04:10

Tom -- If you are reading this, turn yourself in. This case is serious -- far more serious than anything you've experienced in your life up to this point. The warrant for your arrest in this case won't go away until you are arrested, and never expires. Living your life as a fugitive will be worse for you and your family than the eventual outcome of your case. Your only reasonable option is to come in and begin to put this behind you. I guarantee you will be treated fairly throughout the process, and am waiting to talk with you about what happened.

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