Crime & Safety

3 Suspects Sought in Assault on Woman: Metro Police

After refusing sexual advances, a woman was assaulted on a Yellow Line train Thursday night, according to Metro Transit Police.

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ALEXANDRIA, VA — Metro Transit Police are investigating a reported sexual battery aboard a Yellow Line train Thursday night and are seeking the public's assistance to identify three persons of interest pictured below.

The victim, an adult female, advised officers that she was approached by three males at around 9:30 p.m. aboard a northbound train from Huntington.

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As the train traveled between Eisenhower Ave and Braddock Road stations, the males approached the victim and asked her to perform a sexual act. When the victim refused, the suspects assaulted the female, including grabbing her body through her clothing.

The victim reported the incident to MTPD officers who broadcasted a flash lookout and conducted a canvass of trains and stations along the line. The victim declined medical assistance and was subsequently transported to her residence by MTPD officers.

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The suspects were described as follows:

  • Black male, age 18-30, height 5'8"-5'11", weight 140 wearing red t-shirt with "aero" logo and blue jeans
  • Black male, age 18-30, height 5'8"-5'11", weight 140 wearing black t-shirt with white shirt underneath and black jeans
  • Black male, age 18-30, height 5'8"-5'11", weight 140 wearing black Nike shirt with yellow "P" Pittsburgh Pirates logo and blue jeans

Anyone who may have information about this incident is urged to contact Metro Transit Police detectives by calling (202) 962-2121 or by sending a text message to "MyMTPD" (696873).

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