Man on Bike Stabs, Robs Woman

A woman walking along Lee Jackson Memorial Highway was stabbed in the arm and robbed by a young man on a bike Monday evening, Fairfax County Police said. 

The 46-year-old woman was walking near the 13600 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway when a young man on a bicycle approached her and demanded that she turn over her money. The man, who was described as a short, black teenager wearing a dark jacket, then stabbed her in the arm with a sharp weapon, police said.

When the woman turned over her money and personal property, the man took off on his bicycle, police said. The woman was then treated at a local hospital for non life-threatening injuries. The incident took place around 8:50 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.orgor text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Updated 9/21 with information about the time of the event.