Orange County Sheriff's Office asks public's help in catching a 'dangerous predator' who sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint

Photos for Headline Surfer / Orange County Sheriff John Mina is shown with a poster of a man who sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint on Nov. 1, 2025, in the area of Barber Park, 3701 Gatlin Ave., Orlando, Florida.

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orange County Sheriff's Office wants to know: CAN YOU ID?

Detectives are continuing to use all resources available to catch a dangerous predator who sexually attacked a woman at gunpoint earlier this month.

Here is a synopsis of what occurred as described by the OCSO: On November 1, 2025, between 3:50 and 4 a.m., this man sexually attacked a woman in the area of Barber Park, 3701 Gatlin Ave. The suspect was last seen walking eastbound on Gatlin Avenue. He is described as approximately 6 feet tall, weighing between 180 and 200 pounds, wearing all black clothing, and speaking with a thick Haitian-Creole accent.

Here is a synopsis of what occurred as described by the OCSO: On November 1, 2025, between 3:50 and 4 a.m., this man sexually attacked a woman in the area of Barber Park, 3701 Gatlin Ave. The suspect was last seen walking eastbound on Gatlin Avenue. He is described as approximately 6 feet tall, weighing between 180 and 200 pounds, wearing all black clothing, and speaking with a thick Haitian-Creole accent.

Anyone with information about this crime or who may recognize the person in the sketch is urged to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477. 

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