Alexandria — The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the 5000 block of Dawes Avenue on Monday, June 23. At approximately 2 p.m., police responded to the area and met with the victim, a 19-year-old female. She was walking to the Northern Virginia Community College campus when a man approached her from behind. He grabbed her groin underneath her skirt and then fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a dark skinned male with a beard and mustache, possibly Middle Eastern. He was in his 20s, and 5’4” with a thin build. The suspect was wearing a brown shirt, brown shorts, and a black baseball cap.
Anyone with information about this incident or the suspect is asked to contact Det. Adrienne Miller with the Alexandria Police Department at 703-746-6734.