Cops Nab Pantsless Man in Attempted Rape of 70 Year Old

The NYPD made an arrest in the attempted rape of a 70-year-old. The arrest came after cops released this surveillance video of a man with no pants inside an apartment building stairwell. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

April 22, 2025

BRONX - A man caught pantsless on surveillance video, has been charged in the attempted rape of a 70-year-old woman in the Bronx, cop said. 

The NYPD announced the arrest of 50-year-old Oswaldo Ramos in connection with a sexual assault on April 18. Ramos was charged with attempted rape in the first degree and burglary in the first degree. 

The NYPD charged a Bronx man with attempted rape. -Photo by NYPD

Cops made an arrest after the release of a photo and surveillance video in connection with the attempted rape of an elderly woman. In the video the suspect is seen entering an apartment stairwell from the roof door. He wore a winter coat and hat but no pants and only one sock. The man was seen carrying his pants as he descended the stairs. 

A close up still of the suspect’s face was also released. 

At around 1 pm on April 18, a 70-year-old woman was approached from behind in the vicinity of Creston Avenue and East 184 Street. Cops said the man tried to rape the woman but fled. 

The NYPD today announced Ramos’ arrest and charges.