DECATUR, Ga. — Decatur police say a woman was sexually assaulted at gunpoint on May 12th on West College Avenue.
According to police, the woman was approached by a man with a gun at 7 a.m.
He ordered her inside her home while threatening her with a gun, then sexually assaulted her.
Officers are still searching for the man who sexually assaulted her.
Neighbors checked their surveillance cameras before bed Sunday evening.
“We have a Ring camera on the front door, been looking to get something on the back door (to) look in the back yard after this,” Adam Flake said.
“This is really surprising in this neighborhood, particularly that something like that would happen here,” Jon Baime said.
“Total shock. I walk these streets all the time, and I totally feel safe,” Stacy Baeszler said.
Police said after the attack, the man forced the woman to drive him to a location in DeKalb County.
That’s when she managed to escape and drove to the Decatur Police Department, where she made it inside the lobby to get help.
That was 9:00 a.m., two hours after the attack began.
“That’s very, very, very shocking and concerning,” Baeszler said.
The neighborhood where it happened is filled with family homes, schools, and a private college.
“It’s a sign that we have to look out for each other in this neighborhood and have each other’s backs,” Baime said.
Flake said neighbors started spreading the word about the assault within hours, checking cameras and sending e-mails.
They are still studying and staying alert.
“Everyone’s been texting and emailing, making sure that we’re keeping an eye out for anything different,” said Flake.
The suspect in the alleged sexual assault is described as “a slender black male, approximately five feet, nine inches and in their early to mid-20s, with a medium complexion.
Police described him as wearing a gray t-shirt and gray pants.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Mark Hensel at 678-553-6687 or mark.hensel@decaturga.com.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers Atlanta can be contacted at 404-577-8477.
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