NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A 44-year-old man was indicted for attempting to rape a woman on a Manhattan subway train in June, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced Wednesday.
Patrick Robles was charged with attempted rape, attempted criminal sexual act robbery sexual abuse and assault, authorities said.
According to court documents, at approximately 9 p.m. on June 9, Robles approached a 29-year-old woman on the train with his pants undone and penis exposed.
When she attempted to run off the train, Robles grabbed her by her jacket and pulled her back into the subway car. After the doors closed, Robles repeatedly punched the woman in the face, pinned her down, and pulled down her pants.
Robles also took cash from the woman who had offered him money to stop the assault.
The woman ran off the train at Fulton Street, where a bystander called 911.
Officers were able to identify Robles from surveillance video and later arrested him.
"As alleged, Patrick Robles viciously assaulted, robbed, and attempted to rape a young woman on the subway as she tried to escape the horrifying attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “No New Yorker should have to fear riding the subway home. My office will continue to prioritize and prosecute these types of violent attacks."
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