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Man accused of raping elderly woman who was opening store in Winston-Salem, police say

Winston-Salem police said 47-year-old Bryon Martin is charged with First-Degree Forcible Rape and First-Degree Kidnapping.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —

Editor's note: This story references sexual assault and may be disturbing for some to read.

Officers arrested a man accused of raping a woman inside a store Sunday, according to Winston-Salem Police.

Officers said Bryon Martin, 47, attacked an elderly woman on Reynolda Road before leaving.

WFMY News 2 chose not to share the victim's age or the name of the business in order to protect her identity. Police did not share her name.

Officers arrested Martin near the business less than two hours after the incident. He was charged with rape and kidnapping, according to police. The police department said he did not know the victim, and the attack was random.

Police said people in the surrounding area helped officers solve the crime quickly.

The police department urged people to report any suspicious activity immediately. It also asked that people look out for their neighbors, so everyone can stay safe.

People in Winston-Salem can register their home security cameras with the department's Real Time Crime Center. The system allows investigators to solve crimes quicker, according to police.

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