A man and a woman were arrested in Brunswick on Thursday after allegedly luring a female victim into a park, brutally assaulting her and robbing her belongings, according to police.

Police say the incident was reported at approximately 10:11 p.m. and occurred in Sawyer Park off Bath Road.

Helena Hutchins, 39, of Brunswick and Robert McKenney, 49, listed as a transient, were taken into custody. The victim was brought to Mid Coast Hospital. Police say the victim and suspects knew each other.

Police said on Tuesday they believed the victim had been released from the hospital.

Hutchins was charged with Robbery, a Class A crime, Assault, a Class D crime, Theft by Unauthorized Taking, a Class C crime, stealing drugs, a Class C crime and Violations of Conditions of Release, a Class E crime.

McKenny was charged with Robbery, a Class A crime, Aggravated Assault, a Class B crime, Theft by Unauthorized Taking, a Class B crime, Criminal Threatening With a Dangerous Weapon, a Class C crime, Stealing Drugs, a Class C crime and Violation of Conditions of Release, a Class E crime.

Police say that the stolen drugs were prescribed to the victim.

Both suspects were transported to the Cumberland County Jail. Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues, police say, and more information may be released this week.

Class A crimes typically hold the steepest state penalty and are punishable by up to 30 years incarceration and a $50,000 fine.

Hutchins and McKenny both made an initial court appearance on Tuesday. Hutchins is being held with a $2500 cash bail and McKenny is being held with a $5000 cash bail.

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