MASON, Ohio —

The man accused of following a 79-year-old woman home from Walmart and attacking her in her garage was employed at a senior living community in Mason, according to newly released police reports.

Deputies say 30-year-old Zachary Dickinson worked at the Christian Village at Mason, a facility for older adults. Investigators arrested him there the day after the Aug. 21 assault. Advertisement

According to the incident report, Dickinson confessed to the crime and told investigators it was sexually motivated.

The victim told 911 dispatchers she had just returned home and was unloading groceries when the suspect shoved her against her car and began groping her. She said she screamed until he ran away.

Detectives say the woman was able to spot the suspect’s car and license plate

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