Elderly woman sexually assaulted after a man broke into her Charlotte home, police say
Detectives are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted an 86-year-old woman after breaking into her North Charlotte home Saturday night, said the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
In a press release, the department said the victim stated the unknown suspect broke into her home on Hucks Road before physically and sexually assaulting her, then fleeing on foot.
The suspect was described as being in his mid-to-late 20s, about 5 foot, 11 inches tall and heavyset. He was wearing jeans, a jacket and a hat.
The victim was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Jeff A. Chamer
The Charlotte Observer