A man is in jail after an attack on an elderly woman at a Wichita nursing home. Police say the man suspected in the sexual assault is a registered sex offender.

At 11:45 p.m Tuesday, two employees at the Cornerstone Assisted Living Center noticed a man trying to get in the front door. He couldn't get in but he didn't give up.

"He then went to the rear door and forced it open," said Wichita Police Spokesperson Gordon Bassham.

Once inside, the man went into the room of an 85-year-old man and asked for sexual acts.

When he was denied he went into the room of an 85- year-old woman and sexually assaulted her.

Police arrested 34-year-old Raul Monroy Jr. at the scene for aggravated burglary, aggravated sexual battery and attempted aggravated sodomy.

Monroy is a registered sex offender. He was paroled from prison less than three months ago for an attempted rape conviction from 2003.

According to those in the field, it is not uncommon for sex offenders to repeat their crimes once released.

A new unit in Sedgwick County was recently launched, with the goal of making sure those on the offender registry list stay in line.

"So we can be proactive and go out to be sure people are where they're suppossed to be. That they are in compliance with regulations. It creates more awareness for the community," said Unit Commander Seargent Mary Mattingly.

Meanwhile, those with Cornerstone credit staff and police for reacting so fast to make sure the suspect didn't get away and will now face justice.