According to Captain Troy Livingston, the 100-year-old woman walked to the house of a neighbour at around 7:15AM on Tuesday and told him that there were two people inside her house. She said that she was awakened from her sleep by the intruders in her house. After officers arrived, they determined that her house had been broken into.
Although there was some confusion about the victim, as she is very old, but after the forensic medical testing was out, it was confirmed that she was indeed sexually assaulted.
Although there was some confusion about the victim, as she is very old, but after the forensic medical testing was out, it was confirmed that she was indeed sexually assaulted.
The woman lives alone at her house around the northwest of Lincoln and Oliver, and the Police believe that this was a routine burglary but the intruders saw the sexual assault as an extra crime of opportunity.
Captain Livingston said that
All rape is a deplorable crime, but when you look at the age of our victim...it's a vile crime.
Fearing that the residents may be frightened by the incident, the captain offered some basic tips such as to lock the doors and windows and watch out for anyone behaving suspiciously. Also saying that
We live in a community, and we look out for each other. People should be encouraged to call in suspicious activity. If you see something, say something.
The police is currently looking for clues and have done an extensive search of the surrounding neighbourhood and interviewed residents. However, they do not have any suspects as of yet. The police would like anyone with more information about the incident to call the 'Crime Stoppers' at 316-267-2111, while you can also submit information on the website of the WichitaCrimeStoppers. Another alternative is that you can send information by texting TIP217 and sending the message to 274637.