Alexandria Police Release Sketch of Suspect in Attempted Rape

IMAGE: Rendering of suspect in attempted rape Friday morning in Alexandria; provided by Alexandria Police Department

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Alexandria Police are seeking the identity of the suspect who attempted to rape a woman in the Unit block of Canterbury Square (see map below) on Friday.

The suspect description has been updated since the first report of the incident. The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, 5’11” to 6’, 200 to 240 lbs., with a larger build, according to police. At the time of the incident, he had long braided hair, facial hair on his chin and tattoos on his arms, police said.

He was last seen wearing a black tank top and dark-colored boxer shorts, police said.

The public is asked to remember this composite is a compilation of facial features, not a photograph, according to police. If any of the features in the composite remind you of someone, contact the police immediately. Keep in mind that the suspect may have recently changed his appearance.

The attempted rape Friday took place at approximately 10:38 a.m.; police were called to an apartment complex for an assault. A 28 year-old woman was walking through an underground laundry room between two buildings when an unknown man grabbed her from behind, according to police.

The suspect wrestled with the victim and tried to remove her pants, police said. The victim fought back and hit the suspect in the face with the nozzle of an industrial vacuum, cutting his face. The suspect then brandished a small knife and ordered the victim to stay in the room as he fled.

Anyone recognizing the person depicted in the sketch or anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact Detective Brad Cecchetti with the Alexandria Police Department at 703.746.6858.