4 P.M. Thursday update:
Bartholomew County Sheriff deputies are warning community residents to use caution if a stranger approaches their door as they continue to investigate a home invasion involving a gun that resulted in a physical assault of a female victim.
The incident occurred at 8 a.m. Wednesday near South County Road 400W and South County Road 400W and West County Road 450S, deputies said.
During the investigation, the victim stated that the suspect displayed a firearm. The victim was injured but her injuries were not life-threatening and she is recovering, investigators said Thursday.
The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance if they observed any suspicious vehicles and/or persons in that area between 6 to 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Specifically, drivers who may have been on Deaver Road, County Roads 300W or 400W or on State Road 58 between 6 and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and noticed anyone walking along the roadway are asked to contact sheriff department detectives.
The individual was described as wearing a brown Carhart-type zip-up jacket, a black beanie cap and tan cargo pants, detectives said.
Deputies spent Wednesday searching the area and have reached out to surrounding agencies for any information to similar crimes.
Contact Detective Dane Duke at 812-565-5928 with any information, which may be submitted anonymously.
Sheriff Matt Myers asks that people stay alert, use caution and report any suspicious activity in the area as the investigation continues.
ORIGINAL STORY
Bartholomew County Sheriff deputies are investigating a home invasion that resulted in a physical assault of a female victim at 8 a.m. Wednesday. The incident occurred near South County Road 400W and South County Road 400W and West County Road 450S, deputies said.
During the investigation, the victim stated that the suspect displayed a firearm. The victim was injured but her injuries were not life-threatening.
The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance if they observed any suspicious vehicles or people in that area between 6 to 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Deputies spent Wednesday searching the area and have reached out to surrounding agencies for any information to similar crimes.
Contact Detective Dane Duke at 812-565-5928 with any information, which may be submitted anonymously.
Sheriff Matt Myers asks that people stay alert, use caution and report any suspicious activity in the area as the investigation continues.
