Police: Man breaks into apartment, attacks woman inside

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Police are searching for a man who they say broke into an apartment and sexually assaulted a woman inside.

According to Clayton County police, the man forced his way into the Park at Tara apartments Sunday before attacking the victim.

Police told Channel 2 Action News the woman's roommate came to help her when she started screaming. Her roommate fought off the man, who ran from the apartment.

Neighbors said they no longer feel safe since the attack. They believe the man ran into a wooded area behind the complex.

“I really don’t know how he came in. I just think the whole thing is terrible,” neighbor Janette Veal said.

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Apartment management put out a notice that details the incident and warns residents to be extra cautious, urging them to lock their doors and windows.

Still, neighbors said they want to see more security at the complex, especially at the front gate.

“The gate is open so anyone could come in,” neighbor Latoya Zaletanski said.

The attack happened not far from where a serial rapist attacked several women. DNA evidence linked the serial rapist to seven rapes in the Southlake area dating back to 2015.

Investigators said there's no evidence that the man who attacked the woman inside her apartment is the serial rapist, for whom they are still looking.

The woman recently attacked suffered injuries but nothing life-threatening.

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