Crime & Safety
Assault in Springfield: Police Release Sketch of Suspect
Police are hoping that someone will recognize the suspect in an assault that took place around midnight March 29 in Springfield.
PHOTO: Sketch of suspect in assault in Springfield; courtesy of FCPD
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FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Police on Thursday released a sketch of a suspect in an assault in Springfield and are hoping someone recognizes him.
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Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect in an assault that occurred on Tuesday, March 29, around 12:30 a.m. in the 6300 block of Amherst Avenue (see map below). A woman was at a bar when an unknown male approached her from behind and inappropriately touched her, police said. The victim was not injured.
Police say the suspect was described as white, 28 to 30 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 150 to 180 pounds with a muscular build and dark hair. He was wearing a black baseball hat and a red T-shirt.
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If you recognize this person, or if you have any information about this crime, please contact Detective Phil Edwards at 703-922-0894.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at703-691-2131.
Approximate location of March 29 assault, according to police:
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