An 88-year-old woman in Seattle was hospitalized with severe head injuries after being violently assaulted and robbed by a suspect who bit off her finger and stole her jewelry, police reported. The incident occurred on October 13 in the 9900 block of 64th Avenue South in the Rainier Beach neighborhood, where surveillance footage has been released. The suspect, described as a man in his 30s, approached the victim while she was cleaning on her porch and demanded her belongings. When she refused, the suspect brutally assaulted her, leading to her being forced into her garage. The victim sustained significant injuries, with doctors admitting her into the hospital in serious but stable condition.
Authorities have launched a search for the suspect, and any information is requested through the Violent Crimes Tip Line. Seattle police, along with officers from Burien, Tukwila, and the King County Sheriff’s Office, searched the area for the suspect, but he remains at large. The Seattle Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
The victim’s condition has raised concerns about public safety in the Rainier Beach neighborhood. Community members have expressed shock at the brutal nature of the attack. Local law enforcement officials stated that they are reviewing the surveillance footage to identify the suspect and are working closely with the victim’s family to ensure their well-being. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for increased security measures in the area.
Neighbors described the victim as a kind and respected member of the community, and her family expressed gratitude for the community’s support. The victim’s family stated that she was not a target of the robbery and was simply going about her daily routine. The police department has urged anyone with information about the suspect to come forward, emphasizing that the search for the individual is ongoing.
With no arrests made and the suspect still at large, the case has become a focal point for the local community. Residents are calling for more resources to be allocated to law enforcement in the area to prevent such attacks in the future. The incident has also prompted renewed calls for stricter gun control measures and enhanced community policing strategies.