Carrboro police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a rape and assault that occurred early Friday morning.
Alejandro Artemio Chilel Romero, of 416 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro, was arrested Sunday and charged with felony first-degree rape and felony breaking and entering.
The victim, a woman in her 30’s, was awakened early Friday morning by someone in her residence who attacked and raped her, said Carrboro Police Lt. Chris Atack.
He said the victim’s children were also in the residence at the time of the attack.
Police were called during the incident, but Atack said Romero had fled by the time they arrived at the scene.
The victim sustained injuries to the face and body and was taken to UNC Hospitals for treatment.
Atack said the victim did not know Romero, though they lived on the same street.
He said sexual assaults like these are rare in Carrboro.
Police are investigating whether Romero has been involved in any other sexual assaults in the area.
