A MAN wearing a carers’ uniform sexually assaulted an elderly woman in Earley last week.
Police are appealing for help in trying to trace the offender.
The incident took place at a home close to Meadow Park around 6pm on Wednesday, January 5.
The offender is a white man, thought to be around 40, with a medium build and around 5ft 8ins tall.
He was wearing thick black rimmed glasses, a navy blue carers’ top and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a mask, gloves and a disposable apron.
Detective Inspector John Wordsworth, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “This is a concerning incident, in which a man described as wearing a carers’ uniform and PPE has sexually assaulted a woman.
“We have not received any similar reports before or after this offence, therefore I believe this is an isolated incident.”
He continued: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and believes they saw a man matching the description of the offender on Wednesday evening to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.
“I would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have doorbell, dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage in the roads around the Meadow Park, specifically in Roman Way and Meadow Road to contact the police.
“If members of the public could check any footage between about 5.45pm and 6.45pm on Wednesday and contact the force if you have footage of a man matching the description of the offender.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference 43220005976.
Reports can also be made online.
Anonymous reports can be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting Crimestoppers online.
