83-year-old woman assaulted during Bridgeton home invasion, police say
By on August 28, 2015 at 4:43 PM, updated August 28, 2015 at 4:47 PM
BRIDGETON — An 83-year-old woman was assaulted during a home invasion early Friday morning, according to city police.
She was asleep in bed when the intruders dragged her from the bed to the dining room and gagged her.
During the home invasion, the three suspects demanded money from the woman and, when she told them she didn't have any, they punched her in the face.
The woman's 88-year-old husband is infirmed and was undisturbed during the incident.
Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Giles Street at 1:44 a.m. Friday, according to police.
When officers arrived, they found the woman in hysterics and suffering from multiple bruises.
The three suspects fled the residence with a purse.
The woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police describe the suspects as three black men, all wearing clothing dark clothing and all having their faces obscured. One of the suspects was approximately 5-foot-11-inches tall and with a thin build.
Anyone with information about the home invasion is asked to contact the Bridgeton Police Department by calling 856-451-0033, Crime Stoppers at 856-455-5550 or using the department's anonymous Tip411 service.
During the home invasion, the three suspects demanded money from the woman and, when she told them she didn't have any, they punched her in the face.
The woman's 88-year-old husband is infirmed and was undisturbed during the incident.
Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Giles Street at 1:44 a.m. Friday, according to police.
When officers arrived, they found the woman in hysterics and suffering from multiple bruises.
The three suspects fled the residence with a purse.
The woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police describe the suspects as three black men, all wearing clothing dark clothing and all having their faces obscured. One of the suspects was approximately 5-foot-11-inches tall and with a thin build.
Anyone with information about the home invasion is asked to contact the Bridgeton Police Department by calling 856-451-0033, Crime Stoppers at 856-455-5550 or using the department's anonymous Tip411 service.
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