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Joliet Twp. man charged with sex assault of senior

Will County authorities have charged a man who they say tried to rape a 78-year-old woman in her home.

The (Joliet) Herald-News reports a sheriff's spokeswoman said Monday that 40-year-old David Keys of Joliet Township is being held on $3 million bond in Will County jail. He is charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault, home invasion and unlawful restraint.

Authorities say Keys knocked on the victim's door around 1 a.m. on Nov. 1 and asked if her daughter was home. The victim told him she would get a phone number.

Authorities say Keys was holding a steak knife when she turned around. They say he tried to rape her before fleeing. Police say she was treated for cuts and bruises.

It wasn't immediately available if he has an attorney.

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