Crime & Safety
Rape At Motel In West Falls Church Leads Police To Seek Suspect
A rape at a motel just outside Falls Church City is being investigated by Fairfax County Police. A suspect is wanted.
FALLS CHURCH, VA — A rape just outside Falls Church city limits is being investigated by Fairfax County Police, and a suspect is wanted.
The rape happened around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Quarry Inn Motel at 7179 Lee Highway in the West Falls Church area of Fairfax County. According to police, a suspect threatened the victim with a knife before sexually assaulting her. The victim escaped the room and called 911, leading police to respond and search for leads on the suspect.
Police found surveillance footage of the suspect near the crime scene. The suspect was described as a Hispanic man in his 20s with a thin build and acne or scars on his face.
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The Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division is assisting the victim with resources.
Anyone with information about the case can contact the Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 3, or submit a tip to Crime Solvers.
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