The Orange County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for a man implicated in the attempted rape of a woman along the Little Econ Greenway Trail, with the incident occurring slightly before 9 a.m. last Friday. As reported by ClickOrlando, the assailant is said to have attacked the woman from behind during her run near Yates Road, an action which the authorities are investigating as an attempted sexual assault.
Surveillance footage contributed to the investigation showcases a man entering and exiting a women's restroom minutes before the assault, this narrative unfolding near Econ Park, where residents frequent the trail for leisure and exercise. As reported by WESH, deputies have shared this video online, urging the public to aid in identifying the suspect. The unsettling news has affected local trail users, with one regular, Ricardo Rivera, commenting, "That’s crazy. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody," and expressing his frustration by adding, "It’s frustrating, to be honest, I wouldn’t want to let my girl or anybody walk alone at that time."
In response to the attack, the sheriff's office has emphasized the need for vigilance: trail-goers are advised to be aware of their surroundings, consider foregoing noise-canceling headphones, and walk in pairs if possible. Additionally, the Orange County Sheriff's Office suggests that trail users share their locations with trusted contacts for added security measures.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to come forward. You can stay anonymous if you choose. Call the OCSO non-emergency line at 407-836-4357 or leave a tip with CrimeLine at 1-800-423-8477.
WARNING: Use caution when walking/running on Little Econ Greenway
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) July 28, 2025
On July 25, 2025, at a little before 9 a.m., a man attacked a woman from behind and attempted to rape her while she was running on the Little Econ Greenway trail near Yates Road.
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