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Deputies: Suspect In Palm Harbor Rape Knew Victim

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Published: July 25, 2008

Christopher Lee Granado

Authorities are looking for a man they say broke into a Palm Harbor home early today and violently raped a 57-year-old woman.

The suspect has been identified as Christopher Lee Granado, 40, of 706 Sparrow Ave., Palm Harbor, Pinellas sheriff's Sgt. Jim Bordner said.

At about 2 a.m. today, Granado entered the woman's home through an unlocked front door, Bordner said. Once inside, he bound the victim's hands before sexually assaulting her, the spokesman said.

During the assault, he struck and kicked the woman in the face, breaking some bones, Bordner said. The attack was interrupted by the victim's daughter, he said. Granado struck her in the face before fleeing, Bordner said.

The victim was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. She was treated and released.

The victim and the victim's daughter both know Granado, Bordner said.

Granado is a white man, 6-feet 3 inches tall and about 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing jeans shorts and a denim-colored shirt.

Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Keith Johnson of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Robbery and Homicide Unit at (727) 582-6200. If the caller wishes to remain anonymous, he or she can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).

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