Vigilantes serve street justice after career criminal tries to rape elderly woman in broad daylight: report

Fox News - 04:39
A Bronx man with 19 prior arrests allegedly tried to rape a 70-year-old woman in daylight—then got beaten by locals who recognized him from NYPD footage.
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Alleged attacker beaten by Bronx locals after attempted rape of elderly woman

Oswaldo Ramos, 50, was charged after allegedly attempting to rape a 70-year-old woman in broad daylight. NYPD footage helped Bronx residents track him down. (Credit: NYPD)

In a midday attack that has rattled a Bronx neighborhood, a 50-year-old career criminal with 19 prior arrests allegedly attempted to rape a 70-year-old woman in broad daylight—only to reportedly be tracked down and beaten by outraged local residents the next day.

The incident unfolded around 1 p.m. Friday, April 18, near Creston Avenue and East 184th Street, according to a New York City Police Department press release. 

Police said the suspect, later identified as Oswaldo Ramos, approached the elderly woman from behind and attempted to sexually assault her before fleeing the...
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