Police Seek Man In Attempted Abduction In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect in an attempted abduction that happened near Ballston on Sunday.

Arlington County Police said an unknown man tried to pull a woman into his car in the 600 block of N. Oxford St. at about 2:30 p.m.

The woman walked by the man, who then called out to her. She didn't respond and the man allegedly grabbed her from behind and attempted to pull her towards his car, police said.

The victim was able to break free from the suspect and run away. The suspect continued to watch the victim from his car until she entered her home, police said.

Arriving officers canvased the area and a lookout was broadcast with negative results.

The suspect is described by police as a black male who is about 6'0. He has short dreads that are possibly in braids with some orange in his hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, light gray zip-up hoodie and dark gray sweatpants, police said.

The man's vehicle is described as an older, possibly late 1990’s or early 2000’s, model pick-up truck that was dark blue or black in color and looked “beat-up," police said.

Police have increased patrols in the area. Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect or details surrounding this incident is asked to contact Detective G. Sloan of the Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit at 703.228.4198 or at gsloan@arlingtonva.us.

To report information anonymously, contact the Arlington County Crime Solvers at 866.411.TIPS (8477).

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