Elderly Woman Suffers Injuries from Home Invasion
Home invasions occur everyday, even in the safest of neighborhoods. While most break-in’s occur through a window or the front door, 9% of break in’s happen in the garage. It is terrifying to imagine anyone trying to break into your home and pose a danger to you and your family. In San Antonio, TX an elderly woman was caught off guard by a man who entered her home.
The man entered through her open garage and tied the 69-year-old woman with duct tape. The suspect robbed the woman of money, jewelry and a 2007 Mercury Milan. The crime shocked nearby neighbors because it occurred in broad daylight. Four other residents have recently reported also being burglarized. Several other nearby residents have contacted the San Antonio Police Department in order to request more police presence in the neighborhood.
No matter how many safety precautions you take there is usually a place in your home that is left vulnerable to a break in. Elderly individuals are more susceptible to these dangers because they are easy targets for any criminal. Most elderly are unable to protect themselves physically and many live alone. This poor woman was victimized and then robbed of her belongings. If she had a caretaker that left her unattended, the caretaker could be held responsible for the trauma and financial loss of this incident. The caretaker would be held responsible for this act of neglect. If the burglar is caught, he can be held responsible the emotional damage and loss as well.
