ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace stated it believes {that a} man was “lingering” round an Orange County condo complicated earlier than he allegedlyfollowed a woman as she was walking to her home, shoved his way in, and then tried to attack her.
It occurred late Sunday night time on the Mercury 3100 flats, close to Lokanotosa Path and Alafaya Membership Drive, the Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace stated.
The girl and her roommate had been in a position to assist combat off the person, who was seen on surveillance video running down a hallway and then down a flight of stairs.
Deputies stated Tuesday throughout a press convention that the 2 ladies “did all the things proper” by being conscious of their environment, signaling for assist, and in the end combating off the alleged attacker. You may watch the press convention within the participant above.
Authorities launched surveillance video and a sketch of the alleged suspect in hopes somebody acknowledges him.
“I feel it’s vital to keep in mind that there are cameras all over the place these days, and if you’re a suspect or a perpetrator in Orange County seeking to victimize our residents, we are going to discover you and catch you,” stated Lieutenant Brandon Ragan.
What we all know concerning the alleged suspect
The Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace described the suspect as a presumably Hispanic or white man, 6 toes tall, muscular construct, and carrying black shorts, black t-shirt, and a black hat. Deputies stated it is believed he was lingering across the condo complicated.
It was not clear if he lived on the complicated or occurred to be there.
SKETCH: Are you aware him? That is the person who adopted a lady, pushed his method into an condo close to Lokanotosa Path & Alafaya Membership Drive and tried to sexually assault her late Sunday night time. Please name 911, 407-836-4357 or @CrimelineFL at 800-436-8477 if you recognize who he’s. pic.twitter.com/XscIsQVesL
— Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace (@OrangeCoSheriff) November 27, 2023
“I used to be fairly nervous. I used to be shocked,” stated Duna Claude, who lives close to the complicated.
“It sort of makes us marvel, like, is it protected for us to be exterior at night time? Can we even depart? Do we’ve got to remain inside. We are able to solely exit within the daytime, so it is simply very worrisome for our security, particularly as ladies,” she stated.
The condo complicated additionally launched an announcement: “The protection of our residents and the safety of our neighborhood is our highest precedence. Mercury 3100 is doing all the things we are able to to help the residents impacted by this incident and assist the police with their ongoing investigation.”
Anybody who acknowledges the person is requested to contact 911, the Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace at 407-386-4357, or Crimeline at 800-436-8477.
