Woman Reports Sexual Assault Attempt

Attack happened in Chantilly

Police in Fairfax County are investigating an attempted abduction and sexual assault in the Chantilly, Va., area.

A 37-year-old woman told police a man with a weapon grabbed her while she was walking in the 4100 block of Elmwood Street about 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

She said he moved her a short distance and tried to sexually assault her before running away.

During the attack the man concealed his face.

The woman did not need medical attention.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS, send an email at fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, text "tip187" plus your message to CRIMES/274637, or call Fairfax County police at 703-691-2131.

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