Investigation into Assault at 1401 Redford

Houston police are investigating the assault of a woman that occurred at 1401 Redford about 9:30 a.m. today (January 22).

The victim, 55, suffered a laceration above her eye and a possible broken arm and was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital Hospital to be treated for her injuries.

HPD Major Assaults Unit Detective P. Morrison reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a burglary in-progress call at the above address and learned an unknown suspect broke into the victim's residence through the bedroom window.  When the victim confronted the suspect inside her apartment, she was struck several times with a wooden club-like object.  The victim managed to get away and hid in the bathroom until the suspect left.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults Unit at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/JKS  1-22-18
Inc. #009064218

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