Detectives Seek Help Identifying Armed Rapist

McLean Police District – Detectives are asking for the community’s help to identify an armed rape suspect.

Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Sex Abuse Squad continue to investigate a rape that occurred on Oct. 1 at a hotel in the 8600 block of Westwood Center Drive in Vienna. Officers responded at 5:30 p.m., after receiving a report of a man that sexually assaulted a woman and brandished a firearm. The suspect entered the unlocked hotel room, physically and sexually assaulted the victim and fled. A man known to the victim learned of the assault, saw the suspect and gave chase. The suspect pointed a firearm at the man and continued his escape. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for her injuries. Evidence was collected at the scene and with the help of the victim, which was then sent to the Department of Forensic Services for analysis.

Detectives obtained video surveillance from the hotel of the suspect. As detectives continued to investigate, they also recovered video surveillance from the suspect entering the Metro at the Eastern Market station. The suspect switched to the Silver Line at the Capitol South station and exited at the Spring Hill station.

Officers with the Metro Transit Police Department determined the suspect entered the Metro at the Spring Hill station following the assault. The suspect took the Silver Line to Metro Center and switched to the Red Line in the direction of Glenmont. Detectives believe the suspect resides in the Washington D.C. area. The suspect is described as a Black man, 25-40 years-old, 5’8 – 6’, heavy build with short curly black hair that is partially dyed blonde.

Anyone with information about this man’s identity is asked to call detectives at 703-246-7800, option 3. 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.    

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