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News Release: 07/307/0316/CSN/(2)
November 3, 2007

Woman Assaulted by Intruder

            Police responded to the 6800 block of Moon Rock Court in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County around 4 a.m., on Saturday, November 3 for a report of a sexual assault. A 59-year-old woman was confronted in her home by an intruder, armed with a knife, between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. A struggle began and the man sexually assaulted the victim. She was able to escape and run to a neighbor’s house for help. The suspect fled and the victim was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. An investigation revealed the man entered through an unlocked, rear window.

            The suspect was described as Hispanic, in his 20s. He was about 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall with a lean, muscular build. He wore a dark brown leather jacket and had short, dark hair.

            Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477 or Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.