Suspect Sketch Released In Woman's Chantilly Assault

CHANTILLY, VA — Authorities have released a composite sketch of a man (see above) suspected of assaulting a woman Tuesday in the Priesters Pond area, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. He's described as white, 5-11 with a stocky build and light curly hair. He was wearing a black short sleeve shirt and khaki pants, as well as black shoes.

Authorities have asked residents to review their home surveillance video from Tuesday morning. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., according to police, an unknown man approached the woman from behind and struck her one time before fleeing on foot across a field near Sarazen Drive. She suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-777-1021. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts. Also, like us on Facebook, and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

Image via Loudoun County Sheriff's Office