Police need your help to solve ‘violent’ 2023 Altoona home invasion

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department needs your help with any information on a 2023 home invasion that led to the violent assault of a 70-year-old woman.

The home invasion happened on the 800 block of 18th Avenue, near UPMC Altoona, around 11 p.m. May 27, 2023. It was reported that multiple suspects entered the home of a 70-year-old woman and restrained her.

From there, police said the woman was “violently assaulted” by being punched in her head and face and striking her with what was determined to be a CO2-powered handgun. After assaulting her, the suspects stole several items including TVs and an Xbox.

Police said they stole the woman’s 2005 silver Jeep and left the area. The Jeep was later found in the Juniata area of Altoona (N 3rd Street and N 20th Avenue).

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The investigation has remained open and detectives are asking anyone who might have information to contact Detective Burns at 814-949-2541 or jburns@altoonapa.gov .

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