Man forced his way into hotel room, tried to sexually assault worker in Cocoa Beach, police say

Woman fought off attacker in Cocoa Beach motel, police say

A woman fought off a man who forced his way into her motel room and attempted to assault her sexually, police said. The alleged attack happened on Thursday at the Beachside Hotel & Suites.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. - A Merritt Island man who tried to sexually assault a hotel employee in Cocoa Beach was arrested Friday, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department. 

Police responded to the Beachside Hotel & Suites on Thursday after receiving a report about a burglary and battery.

What we know:

Andreous Moon Jr., 31, allegedly forced his way into a hotel room while a worker was inside cleaning it. While inside the room, Moon closed the door and physically attacked the woman, according to police. He then pulled down his pants and attempted to force her to "perform sexual acts," the police department said in a news release. 

The woman fought him and got help, police said. Moon fled the scene. 

After interviewing the woman, investigators discovered that the suspect’s description matched someone who had been previously reported for suspicious behavior at other businesses in the area. 

Andreous Moon Jr., 31, is accused of forcing his way into a hotel room and trying to sexually assault a worker. (Courtesy: Cocoa Beach Police Department)

On Friday, Moon was found at a local adult establishment at 12:23 a.m. and taken into custody. He has been charged with burglary with battery, attempted sexual battery and false imprisonment. 

Moon was transported to the Brevard County Jail. He is being held without bond.

What's next:

Police said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that can help investigators with the case is asked to contact the Cocoa Beach Police Department at 321-868-3251.