Rapper offers reward as search for suspect accused of sexually assaulting elderly woman continues
(CBS DETROIT) - A prominent Detroit rapper is offering a $5,000 reward as the search for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman continues.
The attack allegedly took place around 9 p.m. on Sunday at a home in the 12000 block of Memorial Street in Detroit, just north of I-96.
According to police, a man walked into the home through an unlocked back door, and demanded money, but the elderly woman told him they didn't have any cash and started to push him out the door. That's when the suspect allegedly pulled her outside and raped her.
Detroit rapper Christian Anthony Mathis, also known as Trick Trick and author of the song "Welcome to Detroit" and several other hits, took to social media to announce that he's offering a $5,000 reward for the apprehension of the suspect.
"I got $5,000 for any information leading to this suspect," said Mathis. "The suspect must be dealt with accordingly and fast."
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Detroit Police are continuing to search for the suspect and are reviewing Ring camera footage from several homes in the area to help develop a description of the accused.
If you know anything about the attack, you're asked to call the Detroit Police Sex Crimes Unit at 313-596-1950, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SpeakUp, or 1-800-773-2587.