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Police: Woman Sexually Assaulted In West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia Police are investigating after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted in West Philadelphia early Tuesday morning.

At 4:50 a.m., police say the 51-year-old victim was taking her trash to the curb when she was confronted by a man and forced back into her home near S. 51st and Catherine Streets.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5'10" tall, medium build, wearing a grey sweat suit with a hood, a white hat and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.

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