Suspect In Sex Assault Of Elderly Woman Arrested: Philly Police

PHILADELPHIA – Police in Philadelphia said they have arrested one of two men suspected of breaking into a Sansom Street home and sexually assaulting an 82-year-old woman, as well as stealing items from her home.

Darius Johnson, 23, of Lansdowne, was arrested in Delaware County on Monday, July 30 in connection with the July 19 incident, police said.

Johnson now faces charges of attempted rape, burglary, robbery, simple assault, risking a catastrophe, conspiracy, and related charges, according to police.

Police are searching for the second suspect.

Johnson is accused of breaking into the victim's home on the 6000 block of Sansom Street at about 8 p.m. on July 19, police said.

Johnson and the other suspect allegedly sexually assaulted the victim and then stole items from her home, police said.

Both were wearing towels over their faces and are believed to have started a fire at the rear of the house in their break-in attempt.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Special Victims Unit (215) 685-3251, or dial 911.

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