KISSIMMEE, Fla.,None — A man was arrested for trying to rape a 79-year-old woman, according to the Kissimmee Police Department.
Officers responded to a burglary in progress call at the Sun Club apartments on North Central Avenue early Monday morning (see map) . Police said when they arrived at the scene, they arrested a naked Hispanic man. Police said the 79-year-old woman told them that the unknown man attempted to rape her.
Police said the woman told them that while she was in her apartment, she heard a knock at the door and was not expecting anyone. According to a report, she asked several times who was at her door, but received no response.
The report also stated that when the woman opened the door, the man was able to force his way into the apartment. The man attempted to rape her, however, she was able to call 911, police said.
Police arrived at the scene and arrested the man. The woman was not injured in the incident, police said.
The man was taken to the Kissimmee Police Department for questioning. Detectives said they attempted to identify him, but he was uncooperative. He was booked into the Osceola County Jail as John Doe, where he is being held without bond, officers said.
Detectives said they need assistance identifying the man. Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).