West Chester man charged with rape

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Monday, February 2, 2015
Man arrested in West Chester rape
Police made an arrest in connection to a West Chester rape.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- West Chester Police have arrested a man for rape, after a tip from an Action News viewer.



Police tell Action News that the assault happened December 28th around 3:30 a.m. at a residence in the 700 block of S. Walnut Street.



Last month, police released a photo the suspect, who detectives believed broke into the home and assaulted the man living there.



19-year-old Christopher Caban of Vineland, New Jersey has now been charged with rape and burglary.



He remains in custody in New Jersey awaiting extradition.


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