New details in sexual battery of woman in home

ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX 35 Orlando) - Orlando Police continue to search for a suspect who forced his way into a home and sexually battered a woman early Thursday morning.   The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. on Hillside Avenue. 

Police on Friday released new details about the incident, which occurred as a woman was sleeping with her fiancé and dog.  

The woman started screaming after a man wearing a dark hoodie and jeans assaulted her.  Police say the woman's fiancé chased the suspect, but he got away. According to investigators the 30 to 40-year-old suspect got in through an unlocked back door.  They say the victim was crying and having a panic attack.

Police say the suspect is a black man, standing around 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet tall.   Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477).