Crime & Safety

Sketch Of Sexual Assault Suspect Released By Police

Police released a composite sketch of a man wanted for questioning in a sexual assault that occurred in Shirlington this November.

ARLINGTON, VA — Police released a composite sketch Tuesday of a man wanted for questioning in a sexual assault that occurred in the Shirlington area November 2.

A witness in the area assisted police with the sketch, depicting a man who was seen loitering in a parking garage in the 3000 block of S. Randolph St. about two hours before the rape occurred.

The sexual assault occurred at about 10:40 p.m. Nov. 2 at S. Randolph Street at 31st St. S, police said.

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The victim told police she was putting things in her car when a man approached her from behind and raped her. The suspect then fled the scene on foot, traveling southbound on 31st St. S., police said.


See Related: Police Seek Sexual Assault Suspect In Arlington

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Police describe the subject as a black male, 19 to 21 years old, 5’9” tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He was wearing skinny jeans, a white t-shirt, red hooded sweatshirt and converse style sneakers at the time.

Anyone who has information on the identity of this man or details surrounding this incident is asked contact Detective N. Brooks of the Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit at 703.228.4169 or at NKbrooks@arlingtonva.us. To report information anonymously, contact the Arlington County Crime Solvers at 866.411.TIPS (8477).

Photo: Arlington County Police Department

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