The Genoa Township Police Department is actively seeking information to identify a suspect involved in the recent assault of a woman following a minor traffic incident. According to ABC6, after a minor rear-end collision on Red Bank Road near the Twin Bridges Boat Ramp, the victim, a woman, was reportedly attacked by a male assailant who proceeded to rob her and flee the scene with her pink Coach purse and wallet.
The assault took place around 3:05 p.m. last Wednesday and was severe enough to warrant medical attention for the woman, who was treated and later released from a local hospital. Police are looking to urgently apprehend the suspect, described as a white male, approximately 45 years of age, tall, thin, and with dark hair, who was driving a light-colored four-door sedan. The ABC6 reports include a sketch provided by investigators to aid in identification.
Witness accounts to ABC6 describe a woman in distress, necessitating intervention from passersby, who recounted the incident in frantic 911 calls. "She's acting like she can’t breathe, and she's on the ground," one caller described, "She's saying someone hit her. Oh my gosh, her fingertips are turning blue, and she's trembling."
Genoa Township Police Chief James McMillin, in a statement obtained by ABC6, expressed confidence in the community's dedication to assisting in the case. "Our residents care deeply for one another and the safety of their community; I am confident that with their tips and our thorough investigation, we will locate the suspect in this crime," McMillin said, indicating both the gravity of the situation and the police department's resolve to bring the assailant to justice.
The department urges the public to come forward with any information, hoping to quickly bring closure to the victim and ensure the community's safety. Those knowledgeable about the incident or the suspect in question are encouraged to contact Genoa Township Police, as the investigation remains ongoing. Related reports from The Dispatch confirmed the details.
