Man sought in attempted rape near UCF campus

Victim forced to ground, disrobed, deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies are searching for the man who they say tried to rape a woman near the University of Central Florida campus.

The attack occurred on Socrates Drive, less than a mile from the main campus, just before 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Deputies said they received a report of a woman screaming outside of an apartment and upon arriving, found a 20-year-old woman walking in the area crying.

The victim told deputies she was grabbed by a man and forced to the ground, according to the report.

Deputies said the man partially disrobed her and exposed himself while holding the victim down.

The victim told deputies she was able to scream until her attacker ran off.

No injuries were reported.

A detailed suspect description was not immediately available.


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