Teenager Reports Sexual Assault Near Route 1: Police

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Fairfax County police detectives are investigating a sexual assault that allegedly occurred in April near Richmond Highway (Route 1) in the Alexandria area.

The victim, a 14-year-old girl, delayed reporting the incident until June 10, the police said. She told police that it occurred at around 5:30 p.m. on April 13 in a wooded area close to Dart Drive, near the 7200 block of Richmond Highway.

The teenager told police she was walking along a path when a man grabbed her from behind and sexually assaulted her. The suspect is described as black, 30 to 35 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds, with medium-length, dreadlock-style hair.

The suspect was wearing a black shirt, black jeans and black shoes, the police said.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact Detective J. Wagner at (703) 246-7800.

You may also contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers... or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.