Detectives Release Image from WO&D Trail Investigation 

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Reston Police District – At noon today, Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) Detectives released a photo of a person of interest in the recent assault and indecent exposure incidents in and around the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, near Reston and Herndon, Virginia. FCPD is asking anyone who recognizes this man or has any information possibly related to these events, to please contact the non-emergency line at 703-691-2131.

The man is described as white or Hispanic, in his 30s, athletic build and approximately 5’5” to 5’11” tall.  On one occasion, the suspect wore a yellow vest. The suspect has also been identified wearing dark colored jogging attire and a head wrap, in some instances. 

If you recognize this man, or have any information about these cases, please contact FCPD Detectives directly at 703-246-7800, option 3.

Community members residing in the area are asked to review home surveillance for any suspicious activity.
Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by web – Click HERE, or through the ‘P3 Tips’ App (follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”). Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.    

Victim advocates from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to this case to ensure the victims receive the appropriate resources and assistance.    

Watch here as Sgt. Tara Gerhard provided an update to the community.

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(Original release published on August 26, 2022)

Naked Man Grabs Woman on WO&D Trail

Reston Police District – Today 8:12 a.m., officers responded to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail for a man who grabbed a woman. The victim was walking east on the trail between Town Center Parkway and the Fairfax County Parkway, near mile marker 18.5. A man approached the victim from behind and grabbed her around the waist. The woman broke free and saw the man running toward the 12100 block of Sunset Hills Road with no pants on. Officers with the assistance of our K9 unit searched the area, but the man was not found. The suspect is described as white or Hispanic, 5’5”-5’8”, 30-40 years old, athletic build, dark-colored head band and a yellow exercise vest. 

Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau Sex Crimes Squad assumed the investigation and canvassed the area looking for surveillance footage near the trail. Detectives believe this man also may have exposed himself between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Aug. 3rd, 15th, and 18th on the trail near the Fairfax County Parkway. 

Anyone with information about this case can contact detectives at 703-246-7800, option 3. Community members residing in the area are asked to review home surveillance for any suspicious activity. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.   

Victim advocates from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to this case to ensure the victim receives the appropriate resources and assistance.   

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.