MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect wanted for sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman.
Luis Felipe Gonzalez is facing several charges, ranging from sexual battery to abuse of the elderly.
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According to Miami PD, the 24-year-old was arrested in Lee County. He is currently in the process of being extradited to Miami.
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The attack took place on February 27 in the NW 3700 block of NW 1 Street at approximately 4:50 a.m.
The victim told police she was in the area when the suspect approached her from behind, dragging her to the rear of a building where he sexually assaulted her.
After the assault, the victim ran to a nearby business and called 911.