San Diego police investigating after man slips into Linda Vista home and assaults sleeping child

San Diego police are investigating after a man broke into military housing in Linda Vista and sexually assaulted a sleeping child early Thursday.

Police said the man entered the Wellington Street home through an unlocked door around 1:45 a.m., assaulted the child and left. Police did not say the age or gender of the victim.

The man was described as white or Latino, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He was wearing a dark jacket, which may have been a windbreaker, and dark pants.

Navy officials confirmed the residence was Navy housing, but said San Diego police were leading the investigation.

No additional information was available.