AVENTURA, FLA. (WSVN) - - Police are looking for a man who beat a woman after he rear-ended her car in Aventura.
According to an incident report, it began when the victim, Josiane De Araujo-Macedo, was driving southbound down Biscayne Boulevard, shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday, when at around the 18000 block, a man rear-ended her car.
Police said the victim then got out to check her Maserati and saw that she sustained no damage. The other driver also got out, and when he did, police said the victim said he smelled like alcohol and was slurring his speech.
The incident report states Araujo-Macedo told the other driver it was OK, since her car did not sustain damage. However, police said, he responded “No, it’s not OK,” and then he grabbed her by her hair and began punching her 10 to 15 times.
“That’s terrible, absolutely terrible that somebody should get punched in the face and especially a woman,” said a resident.
Police said the victim was eventually able to get away from the subject and fled in her vehicle. He followed her, but upon driving into a nearby apartment complex, he drove off and cops were called.
Police said the victim was unable to get any identifying information about the man’s vehicle.
The victim was still too shaken to speak with 7News, but Aventura residents shared their reactions upon seeing pictures of the woman’s bruised face.
“I normally do feel safe in Aventura but seeing that, you know, definitely just makes you question,” said resident Amy Panses. “I mean, I don’t want to be worried about that when I’m out here walking around or getting a coffee.”
“It’s outrageous. That shouldn’t happen here,” said another resident.
“I wouldn’t doubt it around here. There’s a lot of maniacs,” said resident Donna Beck, who’s not frightened by the violent attack.
“That’s why I have my umbrella,” she said while laughing. “I have my umbrella, I carry it. I’ll poke ’em if they get near me.”
If you have any information on this attack, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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