Pittsfield Township police release composite, say robber attempted to sexually assault woman
Pittsfield Township police released a composite sketch tonight and additional details of a home invasion and robbery early Sunday, saying one of the intruders attempted to sexually assault one of the residents.
Police say it's unclear why the three robbers targeted a home occupied by a 73-year-old woman and her 50-year-old daughter.
The women were asleep at 1:45 a.m. Sunday when the men kicked in the door to a residence in Arbor Meadows manufactured home community in the 5200 block of West Michigan Avenue, reports said.
Pittsfield Township police are attempting to identify this man.
The robbers ordered the women to cover their faces and to not look at them, police said. They implied they had weapons but none were seen.
Deputy Police Chief Gordy Schick said one of the robbers attempted to sexually assault the 50-year-old woman. He declined to release further details.
Schick said robbery appears to be the primary motive for the crime. The women were not injured, although police previously said the 50-year-old was pushed during the incident.
The men stole a TV, electronics, jewelry, cash and other items. They were in the house for about 10 to 15 minutes, police said.
The man pictured in the composite is the one who attempted to sexually assault the woman, Schick said. He was described as black, in his early 20s, 5 feet 5 inches tall, medium build and was wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and an olive green coat with a fitted waist, a "mangy" fur collar and a design of three large feathers on the back.
The second robber was described as black, in his early 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build, wearing a coat resembling patchwork — large blocks of red over white and blue blocks — on the back and along the sleeves.
The third robber was described as black, in his early 20s, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, and was wearing a blue down coat with a fur-lined hood.
Police said they believe the men came in a vehicle, but no vehicle was seen.
Anyone with information is asked to call Pittsfield Township police at 734-944-4911.
Comments
Ricebrnr
Thu, Nov 18, 2010 : 6:53 a.m.
No but if they are locked they can't get in quietly. That gives you warning. If you have some warning you have time to prepare a defense. It's not about making your castle literally a fortress. It's about buying you time to mount a defense. 1*
ed
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 : 7:30 p.m.
dead bolts, steel doors won't stop someone from entering through your windows
Jennifer
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 : 3:02 p.m.
Hoping that by the great descriptions of the assailants these punks will get caught. Someone out there knows these 3 punks. My heart goes out to these women that were attacked!!
Urban Sombrero
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 : 1:57 p.m.
I really hope the police are able to catch these guys. This is pretty darned scary. And, pathetic. I mean, threatening and robbing the elderly? Attempted sexual assault? Disgusting.
Ricebrnr
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 : 1:01 p.m.
"lock all you want, can't keep'em from kicking it in" Maybe not in a manufactured home but most definitely in a stick built home by simply replacing all door screws (hinges, lock, lock plates) with at least 3 inch screws (assuming a decent metal clad door also of course).
dading dont delete me bro
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 : 6:31 a.m.
@denise1inaa, "...the men kicked in the door..." lock all you want, can't keep'em from kicking it in.
RJA
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 : 2:01 a.m.
Great picture, hope the township catch them all soon!
denise1inaa
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 : 12:38 a.m.
I keep in mind that I need to lock my doors every night.
denise1inaa
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 : 12:34 a.m.
I keep in mind that I need to lock my doors every night.
bunnyabbot
Mon, Nov 15, 2010 : 11:51 p.m.
geez, the descriptions of the coats alone might just get someone to call in a tip!