Man Accused Of Raping 78-Year-Old Woman In Her Delaware Home
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (CBS) – A 43-year-old man has been charged in connection with a rape involving a 78-year-old woman in Rehoboth Beach, police say.
David L. Elder has been charged with rape, burglary and wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony.
Authorities say around 12:45 a.m. on December 28, Elder entered the residence of the victim, of whom he is familiar with, with a key to the house and allegedly began making inappropriate advance and physical contact with the woman.
Police say Elder, who was wearing a mask at the time of the incident, then left the home and rode away on his electric powered bicycle.
Officials say the victim was familiar with the owner of the bicycle and immediately contacted the suspect's wife. Police say as the woman was on the phone with Elder's wife, he returned home and his wife immediately ran outside to call 911.
Authorities say Elder was found in possession of the mask and was taken into custody by Lewes Police Department and turned over to troopers at his residence.
He was arraigned and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $226,000 cash bond.
Police say Elder is also a tier 2 registered sex offender due to a 1993 unlawful sexual contact conviction.