Multiple jurisdictions search for man accused of attempted sexual assault in Alexandria

Anna Chen
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Alexandria police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that happened early Sunday morning.

Just after midnight, Alexandria Police Department officers responded to the 2200 block of Main Line Blvd after someone made a report of an assault that just occurred.

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Officers found the woman who made the report. She said she was walking down an alleyway when a man tried to sexually assault her.

Officers created a perimeter and started to look for the man. One of the officers at the scene started a chase with a man that they believe was the suspect but he got away.

The Fairfax County Police Department and the Metro Transit Police Department also got involved to help search for the suspect.

Police were still investigating the incident. Anyone with information or footage is asked to call (703) 746-6721.

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