NORTH WEST. – Police in Potchefstroom are asking the public to help trace a suspect after a 52-year-old woman was assaulted and raped in her new home in the early hours of Sunday 30 August. The suspect is described as a tall, dark-skinned man between 20 and 30 years old with dark eyes and dreadlocks on top of his head. His hair is short on the sides and he allegedly spoke English.
According to police spokesperson, Col. Adéle Myburgh, the unknown man gained access to the house through a broken window. He allegedly demanded money, assaulted her and then raped her. He also allegedly stole her cellphone, handbag and keys before fleeing. The woman was found outside the property by a neighbour and members of the neighbourhood watch after they heard her cries for help. She was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
Anyone with information that could help identify and trace the suspect can call Lt Col. Gert Bruwer on 082 578 4311.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
