Man Breaks Into Oxnard Home And Sexually Assaults Woman
OXNARD (CBSLA.com) — Police Thursday were searching for a suspect who broke into a Ventura County woman's home and sexually assaulted her.
The incident happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 5200 block of Saviers Road in Oxnard.
The male suspect had entered the home through an open back door, "approached the victim and began to physically and sexually assault her," said Det. Dale McAlpine.
The woman fought back and broke free as the suspect tried to strangle her. She ran to a nearby garage where she locked herself in and called police.
The suspect, who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a ski mask at the time of the assault, fled the area.
He is described as a Hispanic man, about 5 feet 5 inches tall with a mustache and thin-to-medium build.
Police say the attack may not have been random -- the suspect may be the same man who broke into the victim's car recently.
Anyone with information should contact Det. McAlpine at (805)385-3921.
