ALBANY, Ore. - A stepmother discovered an unidentified man sexually assaulting two young girls in their room at a home on SE Jackson Street early Monday morning, according to police.

"A female stepparent had returned home and noticed the front door to her residence was open," according to Albany Police. "When she entered her residence, she found the other parent was asleep. She heard noises from the girls’ bedroom and when she checked on the girls (both under 10 years of age), she encountered a male subject in the room sexually assaulting them. The stepparent told police the suspect pushed past her and fled the residence."

The crime was discovered around 4:14 a.m.

The girls were taken to Samaritan Albany General Hospital and later to the ABC House, a child advocacy center, police said.

The witness described the suspect as a white man about 5-foot-7 with short blond hair. He appeared to be in his late 20s or 30s.

The suspect was wearing a blue shirt and black sweat-like pants.

"The stepparent did not recognize the suspect. Albany Police were unable to locate the suspect in the area," police said. "Albany Police are conducting further investigation into this incident and are continuing to canvass the area speaking with anyone that may have seen or possibly have information about the suspect."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Albany Police detectives at (541) 917-7686.