Police ask for tips about woman found injured in St. Pete park

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A woman was found with life-threatening injuries in a St. Petersburg park last week. 

Police are now asking for the public's help to find the person responsible for the woman's injuries.

The St. Pete Police Department says 43-year-old Christie L. New was found in Lake Maggiore Park in south St. Pete just before noon March 1. 

A city park worker discovered New, who was suffering from obvious trauma. 

New is still in the hospital in critical condition. 

Investigators are looking for tips from the public about New or her injuries.

Anyone with information can text "SPPD" and the anonymous tip to TIP-411, or call the non-emergency line at 727-893-7780. Refer to case # 2018-009175.

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