Suspect in East Hartford Sex Assault in Custody on Unrelated Charges

A person suspected of breaking into an East Hartford home, sexually assaulting a woman and stealing a gun from the house early Saturday morning is in custody on unrelated charges.

East Hartford police said they responded to a home Collimore Road around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday to investigate a break-in, sex assault and theft and found the victim, who had been sexually assaulted. 

She was rushed to St. Francis Hospital and has since been released.

Meanwhile, police began searching for the intruder, described as 13 to 20 years old, with dark hair, brown shorts and a maroon shirt.

On Monday morning, police said they apprehended the suspect on unrelated charges and found the .38 caliber Smith & Wesson that was stolen during the home invasion.

The suspect remains in custody and police continue to investigate. It's unclear if the woman knew the suspect or how he got into the home.

Anyone with information on the incident or the suspect to call the department at 860-528-4401.

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