Man Who Assaulted Woman In Fairfax City Is At Large: Police

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — The City of Fairfax Police Department is asking the public for tips to find the man who assaulted a woman last week in broad daylight as she walked through the Fairchester subdivision. The assault occurred at 2:26 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Hill Street and Fairchester Drive, according to a police report.

A man assaulted a female pedestrian from behind and apparently tried to take photographs by forcefully lifting her skirt, the police said.

He's described as light-skinned, skinny, and wearing a gray T-shirt and gray shorts. The man was seen by witnesses fleeing northbound on Hill Street towards Woodhaven Drive, the police said.

Residents in the area with surveillance cameras that might have captured the assailant entering or leaving the neighborhood are asked to contact Detective Bruce at 703-279-7998.