Westfield Police Are Still Looking Home Invasion, Sexual Assault Suspect

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield police are working alongside the Union County Prosecutor's Office to find the suspect in the violent home invasion that took place near Longfellow and Forest Avenues on Tuesday.

The UCPO said there was a report of sexual assault during the incident as well and it is being investigated by the office's Special Victim's Unit. One woman was injured, officials said it was non-life threatening.

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UCPO officials said "the case is continually and rapidly developing" and therefore they cannot release possible suspect information.

Investigators are looking for people with security footage or knowledge of suspicious activity yesterday afternoon in the vicinity of Longfellow Avenue and asked them to call the police at 908-789-4000.

In a joint statement issued yesterday from Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle and Police Chief Christopher Batiloro, officials said, "Of course, this report has created fear and uncertainty in our community, and rest assured we will continue to dedicate every possible resource to this case and to the safety of our residents. A significantly enhanced police presence has been established and additional patrols have also been deployed throughout Town as this investigation continues."