Alexandria Police Release Description of Suspect in Stabbing

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding and burglary that took place Friday afternoon in the 400 block of Jackson Place in Alexandria. An 84-year-old resident was stabbed and is in serious condition, according to police.

Additional offenses of robbery and abduction are now being investigated in this case, police said, but did not elaborate.

The suspect is described as a black male, between 40 and 50 years old, 6’2” with a medium build and a medium to dark complexion. He was unshaven with a slight mustache and was last seen wearing a brown waist-length jacket, black pants, and black wool cap.

The suspect was last seen at the intersection of E. Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9.

Alexandria Police Department detectives will be canvasing the neighborhood and speaking with residents on Sunday, Jan. 11, after 12 noon. Police say to expect police activity in the area. If you live in the immediate area and have video surveillance inside or outside your home, please contact detectives.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to call Detective Sean Casey at 703.746.6853.