Crime & Safety
Man Attacked Woman, Forced Way Into Home: Bridgeport Police
The man forced the woman into her home at gunpoint and ordered her to lie on the floor, according to police.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Police are asking for help with identifying a man accused of attacking a woman and forcing his way into her home on Thursday morning.
The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Jewett Avenue.
Police said the man forced the woman into her home at gunpoint and ordered her to lie on the floor. The man ran away when the woman’s kids walked into the home, according to police.
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The suspect (pictured below) was seen walking on Ruth Street from Peet Street to Madison Avenue between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 203-576-TIPS.
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Police shared the Ring surveillance video, see it here.
PUBLIC HELP NEEDED To ID pic\video - allegedly attacked a woman near Jewett Avenue. The male forced the woman into her home at gunpoint & ordered her to lie on the floor. When her kids walked in, he fled on foot.#Tips 203-576-TIPS Ring security video:https://t.co/mh0i4ERoJe pic.twitter.com/d7pJqhnxyI
— Bridgeport Police (@bptpolice) July 9, 2021
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