Sketch Released of Sexual Assault Suspect

LORTON, VA -- The Fairfax County police have released a sketch of the suspect in a daylight sexual assault reported last week near the Richmond Highway (Route 1).

In addition, detectives with the Police Department's Major Crimes Division canvassed the neighborhood Friday where the incident occurred, according to a police spokesman. The assault of the female victim occurred at about 5 p.m. June 3 in the 9500 block of Saluda Court, near the path to a bridge, the police said.

The site is near Pohick Creek and Route 1.

The suspect is described by police as possibly a Hispanic male, between 28 to 30 years old. He is about 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium build.

The suspect is described as having short black hair, and was also observed wearing light blue jeans, a white T-shirt with a design or writing on the front, and black shoes.

You are encouraged to contact police if you know anyone matching this description or you have seen this individual in your neighborhood.

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

Remember, the information you have, regardless of how trivial you feel it may be, could be the critical link in solving this case. Tipsters who provide their information through Crime Solvers are eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters never have to give their names, just the information.

Image: FCPD sketch of suspect