Elderly woman attacked by intruder inside Norwalk home


NORWALK >> A intruder or intruders attacked an elderly woman after she confronted them in the process of burglarizing her home Friday afternoon, authorities said.
The victim, an 85-year-old woman, was punched during the crime and suffered a bump to her head, but did not appear seriously injured following the 2:30 p.m. crime in the 11500 block of Mapledale Street, according to Los Angeles County sheriff’s and fire officials. She was taken to a hospital for examination and treatment.
Someone had broken into the woman’s home, likely believing it to be empty, sheriff’s Lt. Eric Smitson said.
At some point, the woman came face-to-face with the burglar or burglars.
“She was punched in the face,” the lieutenant said. The intruder or intruders then fled.
The woman’s son emerged from the shower to discover his mother lying on the floor, Smitson said. He then noticed a room in the house had been ransacked.
Smitson said the elderly victim was conscious and speaking with officials while taken to a hospital.
It was unclear what, if anything, had been stolen from the home.

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