Police are investigating after an elderly woman was allegedly assaulted in her garage right before a thief stole her car.
Officials said the theft happened on Grove Avenue at about 9:15 a.m. Thursday morning. The homeowner went into the garage and was pushed down by a man. It's unknown how he got into the house.
Police said the thief took her car keys, that were on a hook in the garage, and drove off in her new Chevy Trailblazer.
The car was located a short time later and is being processed at the police station. Authorities are looking for the driver, who was seen on surveillance video in the area.
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The woman was not injured in the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 203-879-1414.
