Help identify assault suspect
The Connection—Arlington News
23 May 2017
Police have released images of a suspect in the 1500 block of Wilson
Boulevard as he fled the area following a sexual assault that occurred
at a residence in the 1500 block of Key Boulevard on Sunday, May 7.
Claiming to be a maintenance worker
At approximately 9:45 a.m., police responded to the report of an
unknown male suspect who entered the residential building and began
knocking on various apartment doors claiming to be a maintenance worker.
Once the female victim opened her door, a physical struggle ensued
between the victim and the suspect. During the attack, the suspect
sexually assaulted the victim. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.
Detectives from the Arlington County Police Department’s Special
Victims Unit and officers from the Second District Community Policing
Team met with the condo association board and residents of the Atrium
Condominium about the May 7 attack.
Following the meeting, detectives remained on scene speaking with
residents in an attempt to collect additional information. Police
continue to ask that anyone with information on the identity of the
suspect or details surrounding this investigation call 703-228-5050.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Arlington County Crime
Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Crime Solvers tips leading to the arrest of
the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward.
Followed resident into condo building
Prior to the sexual assault, the suspect was captured on surveillance
video attempting to gain entry into a residential building in the 1900
block of Wilson Boulevard. The suspect is seen waiting in the entryway
prior to follow a resident into the secure building.
Stopped by concierge
The suspect is then stopped by the concierge who refused further access
into the building. The suspect left the area on foot in the direction
of the 1500 block of Key Boulevard.
The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20s,
approximately 6'0" tall with a slim build. He was wearing a gray hooded
sweatshirt with dark pants and carrying a backpack.
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