GEORGETOWN, DE -The Delaware State Police are investigating a Georgetown home
invasion and serious assault that has left a 39 year old female
hospitalized.
The incident occurred on Friday, September 7, 2012 at approximately 11:20 a.m. as the 39 year old female resident was inside of her house located in the 22000 block of Lewes Georgetown Highway when she heard someone knocking on her front door. The victim opened the door and was greeted by the male suspect who was asking if a utility trailer located on the property was for sale.
The suspect then grabbed the victim and struck her in the face and forced her into the living room, knocking her to the floor. The violent assault continued as the suspect continued to strike her and attempted to strangle her.
The victim fought back and struggled with the suspect and was able to escape to a bedroom, pushed out a window air conditioning unit, and then climbed out of the window, fleeing to the roadway where she flagged down passing motorists for assistance.
The suspect fled the house on foot and drove away in a vehicle described as an unknown make/model green pickup truck, with a cap. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was treated and admitted in serious condition from traumatic injuries from the assault.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, please are asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 Extension #255 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com
Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
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