Police Seek Tips after Woman Assaulted, Robbed at Home

LONGVIEW � Longview police investigate an incident involving a robbery and an assault. Thursday afternoon just before 3:45, officers were dispatched to a robbery just occurred in the 100 Block of Birch Street. When officers arrived, the victim told them that when she came home, she noticed a black male wearing a black t-shirt and blue basketball shorts standing across the street from her residence watching her.

She said she went into the house and went upstairs. She said she heard her door close and thought it was a neighbor. When she turned around she realized the male was inside her home. She said she tried to make him leave, but instead he demanded money and attacked her, breaking several items in the home and causing her non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was able to get to a phone and called 9-1-1. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers� arrival.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact Longview Police at 903-237-1170. If the tipster wishes to remain anonymous he or she can contact Gregg County Crimestoppers at 903-236-7867. Longview Police remind citizens to lock your doors and always call police immediately if a suspicious person or activity is observed.