Detroit police searching for man in his 20s who allegedly broke into home, sexually assaulted 80-year-old woman

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DETROIT (WWJ) – The search is on for a man wanted in connection to a home invasion and sexual assault on Detroit’s west side over the weekend.

Detroit police officials say it happened around 9 p.m. Sunday when the man broke into a home on Memorial Street, near the Southfield Freeway and Plymouth Road.

The suspect also allegedly sexually assaulted an 80 -year-old woman.

Authorities have not released any other details about the incident. The woman’s condition was not disclosed.

Police describe the suspect as a Black man in his 20s, approximately 5-foot-8. with a slim build and medium complexion.

Officials are asking anyone who knows something about the case to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1950.

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