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TextRetail Serial Assaults Update
Serial Assault Suspect Identified; Police Seeking Public's Help to
Find Him
September 7, 2011
Johnny D. Guillen Pimentel, 40 has been identified as a suspect in one of the retail store assaults that took place this summer based on a tip they received. Detectives have obtained a warrant for his arrest but believe he may have left the area.
Police believe he may be driving a blue, 2003 Honda Civic bearing a Virginia tag KLX2689. Detectives are continuing their investigation to determine whether additional charges will be placed.
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Guillen Pimentel and ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131 or contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637.
Police Establish Retail Serial Assault Task Force; Convened Meeting
with Regional Agencies
August 12, 2011
Fairfax County Police have set up an internal task force in an effort to track down a suspect in the serial assaults that have taken place at retail stores since February 2011. The last known assault was July 25 and there have been no new cases reported since that evening.
Although there have been no confirmed assault reports outside of Fairfax County, Fairfax County Police met with officers from neighboring jurisdictions this morning to share information and increase their awareness of this active, ongoing investigation.
With the volume of leads and follow-up calls from the public concerning this situation, coordination of efforts is critical. Members of the task force and other police officials discussed: information sharing, management of investigative leads, coordination of units and staffing operations within the police department.
Police are utilizing a variety of techniques and personnel in their investigation including additional uniformed officers throughout malls and retail centers across the area.
As
always, anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by
phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.
Retail Shoppers Serial Assault Cases Update August 9, 2011
The following incidents have been reported to the Fairfax County Police Department as of August 9, 2011. Several of the reports were filed in late July after detectives connected the cases and determined that there may be one individual responsible for all (or most) of the assaults. This information will be kept up-to-date with new reports as information becomes verified by investigators.
- July 25, Fair Oaks Mall, Forever XXI
- June 20, Greenbriar Shopping Center, Marshalls
- June 18, Tysons Corner Mall, H & M
- June 8, Fairfax Towne Center, T.J. Maxx
- May 16, Fair Oaks Mall, Ann Taylor
- March 11, Tysons Corner Center, H & M
- February 14, Fair Oaks Mall, near Champps
- February, Fair Oaks Mall (no other info available)
- February, Fair Oaks Mall XXI (no other info available)
Police stress that it is not unusual to receive delayed reports of this nature; some of the assaults may not have been deemed serious enough for the victims to report to FCPD at the time they occurred. If you feel you may have been victimized, contact the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131.
This is an ongoing investigation. If you feel you may have information that will be helpful in identifying a suspect contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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Photo of man believed to be suspect in serial assault cases.
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