RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Multiple elderly women have been sexually assaulted in their Richmond homes in recent months, with police saying their assailants got inside through unlocked doors. On Thursday, Oct. 29, the Richmond Police Department announced it was investigating two sexual assault cases t hat took place in "recent months." These incidents occurred in the Chimborazo and The Fan neighborhoods. At this time, police have not determined if these sexual assaults are connected or if they were carried out by the same person. However, they share similarities. Both incidents involve an "unknown male suspect" entering homes through unlocked doors and sexually assaulting elderly women. "Due to several factors, including incidents occurring in two separate areas of the city and slight differences in suspect descriptions, detectives are currently investigating them as separate cases," police said in a press release. Two Central Virginia men hit with combined 120 child sexual abuse charges Police did not provide any further details, but emphasized the investigation is ongoing. "The Richmond Police Department is sharing this information to raise public awareness and encourage residents to take precautions," police said in the release. "Residents are urged to keep their doors locked at all times and call 911 if they observe suspicious activity." It's unclear if police believe there is an ongoing threat to the public. 8News asked police about this, in addition to other questions about the suspects involved in this case. An update will be provided when possible. This is a developing story. Stay with 8News for updates. ...read more read less