The incident happened in Nanuet, as the 89-year-old victim was walking near College Road and 1st Street.
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Authorities say they have little information about what happened because the victim is experiencing the early stages of memory loss.
The crime was initially called an assault, but after a medical examination, the Clarkstown Police Department Detective Bureau is now classifying this case as a sexual assault.
The department is using an abundance of resources from the law enforcement community to assist in this investigation.
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Anyone who may have noticed anything or anyone suspicious in the area of College Avenue and 1st Street, including Normandy Village, between 5 p.m. on July 3 and 5 a.m. on July 4 is urged to contact the Clarkstown Police Department Detective Bureau at (845) 639-5800 or (845) 639-5840.
An anonymous tip can also be sent to the police by using TIP411. Send a text message to 847411 (tip411), then type the keyword ROCKLANDCODA, add a space, type your tip info and hit send.
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