TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man is behind bars after he broke into a Tampa home, sexually battered the resident, and then fled from the home, according to the Tampa Police Department.

On the night of May 10, police said the suspect, 28-year-old Jordan Davis, broke into a home near North Nebraska Avenue and East Ellicott Street.

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Davis entered the home and assaulted the woman, only identified as being in her early 60s, according to TPD. The victim immediately called 911, reporting the incident and giving a description of the abuser to police.

Police said Davis was found nearby and tried to flee from officers. He was arrested near East Hillsborough Avenue and I-275 and taken to the Orient Road Jail.

Davis was charged with sexual battery and burglary of a dwelling with battery.

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