Police seek suspects after home assault in Cape Girardeau

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Officers are investigating after a man reported being assaulted in his home Sunday night in Cape Girardeau.

Officers responded around 10 p.m. to the 700 block of South Ellis Street, where the victim told police two men knocked on his door, forced their way inside, and assaulted him. One of the suspects reportedly punched the victim several times before both fled the area.

The victim was treated at the scene by medical personnel, police said.

One suspect was described as a black man in his 30s, taller than 6-foot-1 with a stocky build, wearing a black hoodie, black mask, and black shorts. The second suspect was described as a black man in his 30s, wearing a white hoodie and white shorts.

No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.