Police Release Sketch of Suspect Who Tried to Grab Child in South Riding Area

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office released a composite sketch Friday of a suspect involved in the possible assault of a child Tuesday on Mink Meadows Street in South Riding.

An 11-year-old girl told authorities she was walking home around 7:45 that night, when she was grabbed by an unknown male in the 43600 block of Mink Meadows Street. The child ran home and did not require medical treatment.

The suspect was described as Hispanic in his mid to late 20s, brownish-green eyes, thick dark brown or black hair, 5'10" to 6' tall, with a normal build and a tan complexion. He was further described as having some facial freckles and two moles on his face. The first mole is flesh colored and is on/beside the suspect's left nostril. The second mole is dark and is at the suspect's hairline on the upper right side. He was also said to have a large nose. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie over a black t-shirt and baggy blue jeans at the time of the incident.

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene and a perimeter was established. A search of the area was conducted with the assistance of the Fairfax County Police Department. No suspect was located.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to conduct directed patrol in this area and asks anyone who may know the identity of the suspect to call Detective P. Beaver of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 703-777-0475. Residents are also encouraged to report any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity immediately, by calling the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center at 703-777-1021.