Woman Grabbed from Behind in Lincolnia Parking Lot: Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- A woman was grabbed from behind Tuesday afternoon by a man who demanded money, while walking through a parking lot in Lincolnia, according to Fairfax County Police.

Police say the incident took place Tuesday at about 3:15 p.m. near Little River Turnpike and Manitoba Drive (see map below). As the woman was walking, she was grabbed from behind by a man; the victim and suspect struggled and he fled, police said.

The victim did not see a weapon, but she sustained some minor cuts and scratches, which she was treated for at a local hospital, according to police.

The suspect was described as Hispanic, about 30 to 35 years old, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a medium build. He has a goatee and mustache, and was wearing a black sweatshirt, police said.

Area where assault took place Tuesday afternoon (Google maps):

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