Fairfax County Police Release Sketch of Sex Assault Suspect

Fairfax County Police today released a sketch of a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred about 5:30 a.m. Saturday at an apartment in the 13700 block of Merrybrook Court in Herndon. Police said in a news release that they plan to canvass the area beginning at 6:30 p.m. tonight.

A police investigation determined the victim, a 23-year-old woman, awoke to find a man in her bedroom. The suspect displayed a weapon and sexually assaulted the victim then fled from the home. The victim did not require medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a man, unknown race, with a light complexion. He is 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall with a large build. He was wearing a black tank top, khaki cargo shorts and a light-colored cloth wrapped around his head that covered his face.  It appears the suspect forced entry through a locked door. Other family members were home but were not injured. This investigation is ongoing.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.