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Woman attacked in her home
Thursday, June 22, 2006
This morning at approximately 7:43 a.m. on the 1400 block of Hillview street an elderly woman was assaulted after returning from her daily walk. The reported victim interrupted a burglary in progress and was stuck over the head with a rifle that was taken from the home. The suspect was not caught but the victim said the suspect was a black male, about 5'9, medium build, short hair, clean shaven and was wearing a dark pullover shirt with dark pants and he fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she will receive treatment. Investigators are still on the scene at this time where there is an ongoing investigation. Police officers are following many leads at this time. There wer
e no eye-witnesses who witnessed this crime occur. Although a long time neighbor and friend stated that the victim usually goes on her daily walk at about a quarter till 6 every morning where she meets up with two other ladies. The neighbor also said that this was not the first time the couple has been exposed to burglary. The victim and her husband are devoted Christians and her husband is a deacon at the Oak Grove church.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
This morning at approximately 7:43 a.m. on the 1400 block of Hillview street an elderly woman was assaulted after returning from her daily walk. The reported victim interrupted a burglary in progress and was stuck over the head with a rifle that was taken from the home. The suspect was not caught but the victim said the suspect was a black male, about 5'9, medium build, short hair, clean shaven and was wearing a dark pullover shirt with dark pants and he fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she will receive treatment. Investigators are still on the scene at this time where there is an ongoing investigation. Police officers are following many leads at this time. There wer
e no eye-witnesses who witnessed this crime occur. Although a long time neighbor and friend stated that the victim usually goes on her daily walk at about a quarter till 6 every morning where she meets up with two other ladies. The neighbor also said that this was not the first time the couple has been exposed to burglary. The victim and her husband are devoted Christians and her husband is a deacon at the Oak Grove church.