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Police Arrest Man Accused Of Robbing, Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman In Chester

CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) — Authorities have arrested a man who is the suspect in connection with a robbery and sexual assault of an elderly woman at gunpoint in Chester.

Camaron Johnson
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Manhunt Continues For Suspect Who Robbed, Sexually Assaulted Elderly Woman In Chester

Officers and detectives from the City of Chester Police Department say they located Camaron Johnson attempting to flee from a roof of a residence in the 100 block of 23rd Street. He was taken into custody and arraigned.

Johnson was reportedly seen on surveillance video in the early hours of Friday morning walking down 23rd Street in Chester with a long rifle.

"He robbed her at gunpoint, and that wasn't enough," said Brady Hall, who is a relative of the suspected victim. "Items weren't enough. You have to do more. He sexually assaulted her."

Hall added that his relative was on her way to work when the incident happened.

Johnson is charged with robbery, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, indecent assault, simple assault , recklessly endangering another person and terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another.

Anyone with further information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Steven Byrne (City of Chester Detective) at 610-447-8430 or by e-mail at sbyrne271@chesterpolice.org.

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