Police are investigating a reported rape involving a 67-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted after an intruder forced his way into her home in the early hours of last Wednesday morning.
According to Antigua.news, the woman told investigators she was awakened around 3:30 a.m. when she noticed a man entering her property. She said she attempted to secure her door using wire and warned the individual not to enter.
The suspect allegedly forced the door open, breaking the chain lock and causing damage to the entrance. The intruder then sexually assaulted the woman and threatened to cut her throat if she raised an alarm. A struggle reportedly ensued inside the home before the suspect fled the scene.
The victim described the suspect as a dark-complexioned man with upright hair. She told investigators that the man was not wearing a mask and that she recognized his facial features.
Police have since processed the scene as part of their ongoing investigation. The woman said she has urged investigators to apprehend the suspect as quickly as possible and has appealed to the public to contact police if they have information on his whereabouts.
The Directorate of Gender Affairs has also been notified of the incident.
As of publication time, police had not released an update on the status of the investigation.
