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Man sexually assaults, robs Carbondale woman early Tuesday morning
Factoid: Anyone with information regarding this case should call 549-2121 or 549-2677.
Police said an unidentified man sexually assaulted and robbed a 22-year-old woman before 3:20 a.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 500 block of South Graham Street.
Carbondale Police Deputy Chief Steve Odum said the woman was alone in the kitchen when she heard a noise coming from the bedroom. Police said she found a black male climbing through a window, armed with a handgun.
Odum said the woman gave the suspect an undetermined amount of money from her purse after he demanded it.
Police said after the man received the money, he forced the victim to lie on the bed and sexually assaulted her. Odum said the suspect left the residence immediately after the assault.
Odum said the Department does not know the identity of the suspect at this time. He said he believes that although the incident happened in the dark, the victim was able to see his face.
"I would say she got a pretty decent look at him," Odum said. "It'll remain to be seen, when we develop a suspect, whether she'll be able recognize him or not."
Police describe the suspect as a black male, 30 years old, 5-foot-6 and 115 pounds. The Department said he was last seen wearing a blue shirt, dark jeans and black gym shoes. The police report also said he had alcohol on his breath.
