Police: Armed suspect assaulted woman at Cary senior home

Officers with the Cary Police Department are searching for Antwain Lamar Dennis, 35, who has been charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping.

Officials said the assault occurred Saturday at the Woodland Terrace senior living community located at 300 Kildaire Woods Drive.

Police responded to the community around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday after getting a call that an elderly woman had been assaulted in her room.

Nathan Robison, executive director of Woodland Terrace said he could not comment on details of the incident due to privacy issues, but the facility is working with police.

"The safety of our residents and associates is our top priority. We have taken extra steps to secure our community, including restricting entry to the building, changing access codes and adding another security guard to make rounds throughout the night," Robison said in a statement.

Dennis is described as a black male who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. Police said he may be wearing a camouflage jacket.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cary Police Department at 919-469-4012 or file a report anonymously with Cary Crime Stoppers at 919-460-4636.

Officials said Dennis should not be approached if seen, as he is armed and dangerous.