Woman in her 60s Robbed at Knifepoint in Apartment Complex

Around 3:30 a.m. on November 8, 2024, a woman in her late 60s experienced a traumatic home invasion at the Oak Timbers Apartment Complex in White Settlement. She reported that she was alerted from her sleep by an unknown assailant standing over her with a knife at her throat. The robber demanded property and, during her struggle to push the knife away, she suffered a severe hand injury. Subsequently, the intruder escaped with cash and the woman's keys, causing significant distress and injury. Authorities responded promptly to the scene, with a police supervisor already nearby. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment but is expected to survive. Police described the suspect as possibly Hispanic, around 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9, and of stocky build, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and gloves that concealed his identity during the crime. The White Settlement Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident or possible video footage from the area to come forward. Residents in the vicinity are being asked to check any surveillance systems that might have recorded suspicious activities between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on the day of the assault. Community cooperation is crucial in identifying the perpetrator and enhancing safety in the neighborhood. This alarming event sheds light on the safety concerns within senior living facilities and emphasizes the need for greater vigilance among residents and improved security measures in such communities.