Nantucket Police Investigate Sex Assault

NANTUCKET (CBS) – The Nantucket Police Department is investigating a sex assault that occurred early Sunday morning.

The female victim reported that an unknown man entered her Robert's Lane home at about 1:00 a.m. and sexually assaulted her with force.

The victim described the suspect as a black male, 5'9" to 6'1" tall with a medium build.

Police are encouraging residents to lock their windows and doors at night and draw their shades in their living areas.

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