Pinecrest Attack Suspect Arrested at Palm Beach Hospital

Attack and Investigation

• ⚠️ A woman was attacked while walking in Pinecrest by a stranger who rode up to her on a bike.
• 💡 The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Michel Angelo Figaroa Hernandez, was arrested in Palm Beach County.
• 📸 Surveillance video played a crucial role in identifying the suspect after he dropped his bike and approached the victim.

Suspect Apprehended

• 📍 Detectives tracked down Figaroa Hernandez at a hospital in Palm Beach County after he apparently checked himself in.
• ⛓️ He is currently being held in the Palm Beach County Jail, with police believing him to be dangerous.
• ❓ The exact charges he will face have not yet been disclosed, and his reason for being at the hospital is unclear.

Victim's Account

• 🎯 The victim, in her 50s, was inappropriately touched after being grabbed from behind in what she described as a bear hug.
• 🗣️ She began to scream and fight back, causing a scene, which led to the suspect releasing her.
• 🏠 Police believe Figaroa Hernandez to be homeless.