Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Police Arrest Burglary and Assault Suspect

The Fairfax County Police Department arrest a suspect after an incident that occurred on Monday, Sept. 19 in the Greenbriar area.

Update: Friday, Sept. 30

The Fairfax County Police Department released the following statement:

A 15-year-old Chantilly area boy has been arrested in this case and charged with abduction with the intent to defile and aggravated sexual battery. The suspect is being held on a detention order at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center.

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The Fairfax County Police Department released the following statement:

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Police are investigating a burglary and assault that occurred Monday, Sept. 19.  

Around 9:30 a.m. a 29-year-old woman was entering her residence in the 13200 block of Leafcrest Lane when a teen approached from behind and forced his way into the residence with her. The suspect displayed a weapon and sexually assaulted the victim. The victim screamed and the suspect fled on foot. The victim was not injured.

The suspect was described as black, 15 to 16, around 5 feet 7 inches tall, thin and wearing a shirt and blue jeans.           

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


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