Crime & Safety
Woodbridge Abduction, Sexual Assault Suspect Pictured In Police Sketch
The Prince William County Police Department is hoping the public can identify a Woodbridge abduction suspect from a new composite sketch.

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A man abducted a woman, exposed himself, and tried to sexually assault her in Woodbridge on Sunday morning, the Prince William County Police Department said. Now, authorities have released a sketch of the suspect and a photo of his car.
The victim, a 29-year-old woman, did not report any injuries in the abduction.
Investigators said the suspect is a Hispanic man in his 40s with a thin build. He was bald and had hairy hands. The police department said he was wearing a green sweater and dark pants.
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The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, the police department said in a report. The victim told police that she was walking in the area of Forestdale Avenue and Fullerton Road. The suspect pulled up beside her in a white sedan offered her a ride; she accepted, authorities said.
"During the ride, the victim asked to get out of the vehicle and the driver refused," the police department said in a report. "At one point during the encounter, the driver exposed himself and made inappropriate gestures before grabbing the victim."
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The victim kept trying to exit the vehicle. The suspect eventually drove the victim to her home, according to the police report.
Anyone with more information can contact the police department's tip line at 703-792-7000. 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.
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