On August 16, 2020 at 9:35 pm, officers with the Lenoir Police responded to an address
in the Joyceton area inside the City Limits of Lenoir to investigate the Sexual Assault of an
elderly female. At this time, it appears that the suspect was in no relation to the victim. Due to
the sensitivity of this on-going investigation, we ask that you understand the limited release of
information. The Lenoir Police Department will not be releasing any further information at this
time.
As always we strive to keep all of our citizens safe. Much of the time, criminals choose
to utilize the cover of night to prey on un-expecting victims. Utilize things such as outside
lighting, and remove things from the entrances and exits of your residence to minimize areas that
persons wanting to harm someone could possibly hide behind. Any time citizens have concerns
of suspicious persons or occurrences that they feel is out of the ordinary, please call the Lenoir
Police Department, your local law enforcement agency, or 9-1-1.
This is an active and on-going investigation. We are currently involved in an extensive
effort to follow every lead and piece of information we currently have. If anyone in the
community knows of any information that may aid investigators in this case, please call the
Lenoir Police Department at 828-757-2100 or Crime Stoppers at 828-758-8300.
Elderly Woman Sexually Assaulted
