Man From Online Dating Site Tries To Rape Woman At KOP Hotel: Cops

UPPER MERION, PA — A man who set up a date with a woman online tried to rape her at a King of Prussia hotel earlier this month, police said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred back on Sept. 12 at around 11:20 a.m. at the Springhill Suites on Mancill Mill Road.

The website the woman used was known to authorities as a site that "facilitiates prostitution," Upper Merion Police said.

The man never showed, and the woman was about to check out of the hotel when she saw the man standing outside of her door, authorities said.

The man then shoved his way into the room and threw her to the ground, repeatedly grabbing at her underwear and clothing, according to police.

The woman yelled for help and hotel staff arrived, causing the man to flee the scene, police said.

A hotel staff member was able to grab the man's license plate as he fled, and police were able to track him down in Quakertown a short while later.

When arrested, the man admitted to his actions and said that he had no intention of paying the woman, police said.

Further investigation revealed the man was a lifetime registered sex offender.

He was charged with attempted rape, indecent assault, unlawful restraint, burglary, and related counts. He was booked at Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

A preliminary hearing is forthcoming.