Man breaks into home, sexually assaults 78-year-old woman in Detroit: Police

Home invasion suspect
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DETROIT (WWJ) -- Authorities in Detroit are seeking information from the community regarding a suspect who broke into a home and sexually assaulted a 78-year-old woman.

The suspect entered the home at approximately 10:18 a.m. Monday, June 20, in the 5800 block of Lodewyck.

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Police said when the victim confronted the suspect, he physically assaulted her, pushed her to the floor and pulled off her pants.

He then fled the location on foot.

The suspect is described as a male, wearing a red jogging suit with white stripes on the side, a white T-shirt and white tennis shoes.

Home invasion suspect
Photo credit Detroit Police Department
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If anyone recognizes this suspect or has any information pertaining to this crime, please call the Detroit Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit at 313-596-1950 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up or 800-773-2587. You will remain 100% anonymous.

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