Police Arrest Man for Sexual Battery at CVS Pharmacy in Alexandria

A man is accused of reaching under a woman's skirt and trying to remove her underwear while they were both at a CVS pharmacy in Alexandria. 

Police arrested Abayneh Yemer, 25, of Alexandria, Wednesday afternoon at the pharmacy in the 3100 block of Duke Street shortly after the incident, authorities said.

Yemer was charged with sexual battery and attempted sexual penetration. He was held without bond.

Anyone with information about this case should call 703-746-6191.

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