[Archived] UPDATE: Police Release Suspect Composite in Attempted Rape

Alexandria Police are seeking the identity of the suspect who attempted to rape a woman in the Unit block of Canterbury Square on Friday, October 23, 2015. The suspect description has been updated. He is described as a black male in his 30’s, 5’11” to 6’, 200 to 240 lbs., with a larger build. He had long braided hair, facial hair on his chin and tattoos on his arms. He was last seen wearing a black tank top and dark colored boxer shorts.

The public is asked to remember this composite is a compilation of facial features, not a photograph. If any of the features in the composite remind you of someone, please contact the police immediately. Keep in mind that the suspect may have recently changed his appearance.

Anyone recognizing the person depicted in the sketch or anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact Detective Brad Cecchetti with the Alexandria Police Department at 703.746.6858. 

Alexandria Police Investigate Attempted Rape  

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an abduction and attempted rape that occurred in the Unit block of Canterbury Square on Friday, October 23, 2015.

At approximately 10:38 a.m., police were called to an apartment complex for an assault. A 28 year-old woman was walking through the underground laundry room between two buildings when an unknown man grabbed her from behind. The suspect wrestled with the victim and forcibly attempted to remove her pants. The victim fought back and hit the suspect in the face with the nozzle of an industrial vacuum, cutting his face. The suspect then brandished a small knife and ordered the victim to stay in the room as he fled.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 30’s, 5’11” to 6’, 180 to 200 lbs., with a muscular build. He had long braided hair, facial hair on his chin and tattoos on his arms. He was last seen wearing a black tank top and dark colored boxer shorts.

Anyone with information about this incident or the suspect is asked to contact Detective Brad Cecchetti with the Alexandria Police Department at 703.746.6858.