80-year-old woman sexually assaulted during home invasion on Detroit’s west side

DETROIT – Detroit police are trying to find the person who sexually assaulted an 80-year-old lady following a house invasion Sunday night time.

Captain Rebecca McKay says the person, described as a 5′8″ man in his 20s with a slim construct, appeared contained in the sufferer’s house demanding cash.

“She informed him no, we don’t have any cash, began to push him out the door, he pulled her with him and sexually assaulted her exterior,” stated McKay.

The sufferer’s husband, who’s disabled, was at house on the time however unable to assist her.

A day later, volunteers with New Period Detroit had been out canvassing the world of Memorial Avenue close to I-96 and the Southfield Freeway, the place it occurred Sunday (March 26).

“This can be a 911 state of affairs, so we’re taking this actually critical any assault on girls, youngsters, our elders in our neighborhood is a no-go for us,” stated Zeek Williams.

“One factor we are able to study from this incident is all of us should be vigilant of our environment,” McKay stated.

McKay advises residents to lock their home windows and doorways and pay further consideration when leaving their automobile or house.

Anybody with info is requested to name Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Communicate-up.

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