July 6, 2007

Crime Solvers Seeks Identity of Suspect in Burglary and Sexual Assault Case

Fairfax County Crime Solvers is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man responsible for breaking into a home and robbing then sexually assaulting a woman inside. Police were called to the home, located in the 3900 block of Larchwood Road in the Falls Church area, at 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 1.

Officers determined that the 72-year-old woman awoke around 2:30 a.m. and got out of bed. She was confronted in her bedroom doorway by a man who demanded money. The victim complied with the suspect’s demands and relinquished an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim before fleeing the single family residence. There were no other occupants in the house at the time of the assault. The victim was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital and treated for her injuries.

The suspect was described as a man who was approximately 5 feet to 5 feet 5 inches tall. He had a thin build and spoke English with a Spanish accent. He covered the upper and lower portions of his face but his eyes were visible. He wore dark-colored clothing.

Anyone with information on this incident or the suspect involved is asked to call
Fairfax County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477. A $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information
that leads to an arrest. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court.