Man Hospitalized After Assault In Greater Alexandria Area

ALEXANDRIA, VA—A 41-year-old man was hospitalized after an assault in the Hybla Valley area Sunday, police say.

Around 2:15 p.m., the victim was walking at the 7900 block of Richmond Highway when when he was attacked from behind and knocked to the ground. After a struggle, the unknown suspect fled. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The victim says the unknown suspect had a pocket knife and attempted to steal money. The suspect was described as black and wore a black bandana and head phones.

Other notable Greater Alexandria incidents in the weekly crime recap are:

INDECENT EXPOSURE: Pole Road/Shadwell Drive. 7/7/17, around 7:15 p.m. A man was seen exposing and touching himself inappropriately. He was described as black, around 50 years old, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 250 pounds.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY/UNLAWFUL ENTRY/TRESPASSING/ARREST: 3400 block of Lockheed Boulevard (Hybla Valley Elementary School). 7/8/17 around 7:15 p.m.Officers responded for a possible burglary after a group of teenagers was found on school property. Two ran from school security, but were found nearby. Petitions are pending for destruction of property, unlawful entry and trespassing.

To report information, call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.

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