Banning police search for suspect who broke into home, assaulted girl
A search was underway today for a suspect who forced his way into a Banning home and sexually assaulted a girl before one of her family members came to her aid, prompting the assailant to flee.
The attack happened about 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of North Hathaway Street, near Morongo Road, according to the Banning Police Department.
Agency spokeswoman Sol Avila said that the victim, whose identity was not disclosed, was home alone when the man broke inside and assaulted her. The suspect was forcibly removed from assaulting the victim by a family member, who arrived home, Avila said.