Milford shocked by sexual assault on senior citizen

Milford residents are reacting with disgust to Friday night's sexual assault on a senior citizen.Police say the suspect, armed with a knife, barged into the 79-year-old woman's Forest Road house between

News 12 Staff

Dec 18, 2006, 2:51 AM

Updated 6,351 days ago

Share:

Milford shocked by sexual assault on senior citizen
Milford residents are reacting with disgust to Friday night's sexual assault on a senior citizen.Police say the suspect, armed with a knife, barged into the 79-year-old woman's Forest Road house between 7 and 8 p.m. A police dog tracked the suspect's scent to the parking lot of a nearby Howard Johnson hotel. Investigators are now hoping the victim can provide additional clues to help with the search. Robert Zinck says he's shocked the assault happened around Milford. He says nothing that bad ever happened in the area.As police continue their search for the suspect, they are urging the public to lock their doors and make sure no one can disconnect the lights outside their homes.Related Information:


More from News 12
1:42
Storm Watch: Showers & storms for the morning, conditions improve in the afternoon for Connecticut

Storm Watch: Showers & storms for the morning, conditions improve in the afternoon for Connecticut

2:04
Officials eye plan to charge for on-street parking in New Canaan to solve parking complaints

Officials eye plan to charge for on-street parking in New Canaan to solve parking complaints

0:26
Freight train catches fire in Stamford; Metro-North now operating on or close to schedule

Freight train catches fire in Stamford; Metro-North now operating on or close to schedule

Deadline to get a Real ID is May 7, 2025. Here's how to get one in Connecticut.

Deadline to get a Real ID is May 7, 2025. Here's how to get one in Connecticut.

1:58
Residents at Bridgeport's Greene Homes community to be part of planning process for new complex

Residents at Bridgeport's Greene Homes community to be part of planning process for new complex

1:43
Garden Guide: These plants repel weeds and are a natural fertilizer!

Garden Guide: These plants repel weeds and are a natural fertilizer!

2:46
8 tips for children walking or bicycling to school

8 tips for children walking or bicycling to school

2:20
Connecticut's workforce celebrates new legislation guaranteeing paid sick time

Connecticut's workforce celebrates new legislation guaranteeing paid sick time

0:32
Police: Man wanted for Torrington bank robbery

Police: Man wanted for Torrington bank robbery

2:23
Stew Leonard’s considers 2nd attempt at bringing store to Orange

Stew Leonard’s considers 2nd attempt at bringing store to Orange

2:21
Stamford man recovers from rare Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Stamford man recovers from rare Rocky Mountain spotted fever

2:43
EXCLUSIVE: Bridgeport truck driver whose flatbed was struck in fiery I-95 crash says he’s grateful to be alive

EXCLUSIVE: Bridgeport truck driver whose flatbed was struck in fiery I-95 crash says he’s grateful to be alive

0:53
Bridgeport plans to restore the Perry Memorial Arch

Bridgeport plans to restore the Perry Memorial Arch

0:30
Little Feat to headline Milford’s 50th Oyster Festival

Little Feat to headline Milford’s 50th Oyster Festival

0:41
US provides $3 million relief funding toward reconstructing Fairfield Avenue Bridge in Norwalk

US provides $3 million relief funding toward reconstructing Fairfield Avenue Bridge in Norwalk

0:42
AT&T lauds nearly $500M investment in network infrastructure across Connecticut

AT&T lauds nearly $500M investment in network infrastructure across Connecticut

0:32
'Be careful when you're on your cellphone'. Bridgeport officials relay safety message following pedestrian accidents

'Be careful when you're on your cellphone'. Bridgeport officials relay safety message following pedestrian accidents

0:30
CT lawmakers vote to extend sick days to nearly all workers; bill heads to governor's desk

CT lawmakers vote to extend sick days to nearly all workers; bill heads to governor's desk

1:43
Made in Connecticut: Fresh squeezed juice from Ripe Juice Bar

Made in Connecticut: Fresh squeezed juice from Ripe Juice Bar

Guide: Deals and freebies for health care workers

Guide: Deals and freebies for health care workers