CASE # 1330
CRIME: RAPE, ROBBERY, BURGLARY, CONSPIRACY
RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 11, 2008
UNKNOWN SUSPECTS
White/Males
Age: approximately 20's or early 30's
JEWELRY PHOTOS SIMILAR TO THAT OF JEWELRY STOLEN FROM VICTIM
PENNSYLVANIA CRIME STOPPERS IS OFFERING A CASH REWARD FOR INFORMATION
LEADING TO THE ARREST OF SUSPECT(S) IN THIS CASE OF RAPE/HOME INVASION. The South Strabane Township Police Department continue
their investigation of the Rape, Robbery, Burglary/Home Invasion
that occurred in South Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
In the early morning hours, approximately 3:00
a.m., on December 31, 1998, two males broke into a woman's home
in the Glenn Street/Maple Avenue area of South Strabane Township,
Washington County, Pennsylvania. The victim was in her mid 60's
at the time of the incident. The suspects were described as Caucasian,
possibly in their 20's or early 30's and of average height.
Forced entry was made by breaking the glass to the
rear exterior doors of the home. While making entry, one of the
suspects announced "It's the police - we're breaking in"
Once inside the suspects ripped the phones off the walls and proceeded
to steal the following items:
Numerous jewelry items, including five turquoise
rings, a turquoise stone watch, a turquoise necklace, turquoise
bracelet, turquoise horse head necklace, five Guess watches, a
silver watch, a gold watch, a set of gold wedding bands, interlocking
gold engagement and wedding rings, an antique gold wedding band,
a Timex watch, a Bolo Tie/silver horse head, and many other pieces
of jewelry. Also taken were personal checks and cash.
Before leaving, both suspects raped and sexually
assaulted the victim for several hours telling her she would be
killed if she contacted the police.
During the home invasion, DNA evidence was left
at the scene by both suspects.
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