WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) - - Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on surveillance video assaulting a woman in Weston Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:39 p.m. near the 16500 block of Gulf Club Road.
According to the victim, she was sitting on the grass when an unknown man grabbed her from behind. She struggled with her attacker before he got up, put on his shoes and fled the scene on a nearby scooter.
Surveillance footage shows a light-skinned male wearing a khaki hoodie and distinctive red and black pants exposing himself in an adjacent parking lot before slowly approaching the victim.
The footage shows him surveying his surroundings and removing his shoes before grabbing the woman from behind.
“The victim manages to struggle with the subject, who then gets off of her, puts his shoes back on, runs toward a scooter and flees the area,” said BSO spokesperson Gerdy St. Louis.
Neighbors who live in the area told 7News they were in disbelief watching the video.
“It is a surprise and shocking, to be honest with you,” said Tere Pérez, a local area resident. “This is a very quiet and safe neighborhood. I walk almost every day.”
Detectives are now asking any possible witnesses or anybody who may know the subject to come forward.
“This brazen and alarming incident has no place in our community. Detectives want anyone who saw anything, no matter how small it is, to come forward,” said St. Louis.
Meanwhile, residents are now on high alert.
“I’m going to be more aware, but I’m confident this is kind of an isolated incident,” said Pérez.
If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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