Updated 2:07 p.m.
Somers--An elderly couple suffered serious head injuries in an early morning break-in at their home in the 3700 block of 18th St. early Friday morning. Authorities are looking for a suspect.
According to Kenosha County Sheriff Dave Beth, the male homeowner heard glass breaking around 2:30 a.m. and went to investigate. The 84 year-old man and his 83 year-old wife wound up in a confrontation with the intruder. Both were struck in the head.
Their assailant fled. It's not clear whether anything was taken. Nor is it known whether the crime was a random act, or whether the couple had somehow been targeted, Beth said at a Friday morning news conference.
Authorities first became aware of the incident after the man drove himself to the city's north side fire station for help. Both victims are now hospitalized in Milwaukee with non-life threatening injuries, Beth said.
No comparable crimes have been reported in the area in recent months, according to Beth.
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