Teen assaulted in library restroom
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| The suspect |
Mason District Police
are investigating a report of a 17-year-old girl who alleges that a man
assaulted her in the restroom of the Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington
Boulevard, shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
are investigating a report of a 17-year-old girl who alleges that a man
assaulted her in the restroom of the Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington
Boulevard, shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
According to a police bulletin, “The teen told
police she felt she was being followed by a man who she noticed had been
watching her and following her throughout her day of studying. In an effort to
curtail him, she ducked into the restroom as she exited the building. He
followed her in. She ordered him to leave but he refused. The suspect touched
and pushed her. She kicked him, screamed, and the suspect fled.”
police she felt she was being followed by a man who she noticed had been
watching her and following her throughout her day of studying. In an effort to
curtail him, she ducked into the restroom as she exited the building. He
followed her in. She ordered him to leave but he refused. The suspect touched
and pushed her. She kicked him, screamed, and the suspect fled.”
Library staff called
police. Staff members report the suspect had been in the library on previous
occasions, but they did not know of any previous incidents or assaults.
police. Staff members report the suspect had been in the library on previous
occasions, but they did not know of any previous incidents or assaults.
The suspect is described
as black, medium brown complexion, ranging between 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 10
inches tall, and around 160 to 180 pounds. He had a shaven bald head, brown
eyes, a gap in his front teeth, and a diagonal scar on his forehead and was
wearing a pale green, long-sleeved, button-up shirt with khaki pants. He
carried a brown or tan soft leather briefcase.
as black, medium brown complexion, ranging between 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 10
inches tall, and around 160 to 180 pounds. He had a shaven bald head, brown
eyes, a gap in his front teeth, and a diagonal scar on his forehead and was
wearing a pale green, long-sleeved, button-up shirt with khaki pants. He
carried a brown or tan soft leather briefcase.
Detectives would like
anyone who might have had contact with this individual to contact the police,
703/691-2131, or contact Crime Solvers, 866/411-TIPS/8477, or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637.
anyone who might have had contact with this individual to contact the police,
703/691-2131, or contact Crime Solvers, 866/411-TIPS/8477, or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637.
