Sexual Assault Of Teen Reported At Neabsco Boardwalk: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on the Neabsco Boardwalk on Wednesday, according to a report from the Prince William County Police Department. Authorities have not been able to identify a suspect.

The assault occurred around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, police said. The victim, a 15-year-old girl, said she was walking along the boardwalk between Blackburn Road and Neabsco Road when an unknown man approached her from behind.

"During the encounter, the man pushed the victim to the ground and got on top of her," the police department said in their report. "The man then inappropriately touched the victim over her clothing before fleeing on foot."

After the assault, the victim left the area and informed an acquaintance about what happened. Officers checked the area that evening, but they were unable to locate a suspect. The victim was not injured in the assualt, police said.

The suspect is described as a man of unknown race, between 20 and 40 years old. He was approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall and had a medium or thick build. He also had a medium-length build, police said.

At the time of the assault, the suspect was wearing a tan jacket with a fur liner and large buttons on the front.

Anyone with more information about the assault can contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-702-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center can provide information about reporting and coping with sexual abuse. Their website also features training materials and tips to prevent sexual abuse. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network operates a 24/7 hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-4673. In Prince William County, ACTS operates a 24/7 hotline with local support and resources that can be reached at 703-368-4141.

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