Crime & Safety

Woman Assaulted By Armed Man In Woodlawn: Police

Fairfax County Police are seeking a suspect after an assault in the Woodlawn area.

WOODLAWN, VA — Fairfax County Police responded to an assault of a woman in the Woodlawn area early Thursday.

The assault happened in the 8700 block of Sacramento Drive. According to police, a man armed with a gun assaulted the female victim. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Police have not made an arrest. The suspect was described as a man of an unknown race and 5 foot 8 wearing a black mask and black clothing.

Police asked anyone with information to call 911.

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