Crime & Safety

Police: Five-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted in Lincolnia

The girl reportedly was taken from a nearby playground and lead to a basement.

A five-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the Lincolnia area on Sunday, according to Fairfax County police.

A news release from the police states that a man took the girl from a playground near Lachine Lane and Manitoba Drive in Alexandria between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., lead her into the basement of a nearby building and sexually assaulted her.

It is unclear if the girl was alone or how she escaped. Officer Bud Walker, a spokesperson with the Fairfax County Police Department, did not have further details to release.

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The man is described as Hispanic of medium height with average to heavy build and black hair. He was wearing a white, long sleeve button down shirt and dark pants.

Any resident 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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