Abduction, Sex Assault: Police Release Sketches of Suspects in Seven Corners Incident

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- A police sketch artist worked with the victim involved in the abduction and sexual assault that occurred in the 5800 block of Columbia Pike sometime between Saturday, Oct. 22 around 11 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 around 2 a.m. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the men believed to be responsible.

So far, police say their investigation has determined that a 50-year-old woman went to a restaurant in the 5800 block of Columbia Pike, in the Falls Church area, police said Thursday. She met two men there and the three left together in a mini-van similar to an older Honda Odyssey, headed toward Arlington, according to police. Police did not identify the restaurant.

While in the van, both suspects sexually assaulted the victim, police said; the woman told police that a handgun was displayed during the incident.

The suspects took the victim’s phone and forced her out of the car somewhere along Route 50, near South Manchester Street, in the nearby Seven Corners area, about a mile and a half away. The woman was able to flag down a passerby, who then called police.

The victim was taken to a local hospital where she was medically evaluated and released, late Sunday afternoon.

Here are the sketches of the two suspects, from the Fairfax County Police. You are encouraged to contact police if:

• You know anyone matching this description
• You have seen this individual in your neighborhood
• You have any information regarding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, email at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call police at 703-691-2131.

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