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2026-03-19 12:14 PM

Sex Assault in Merrifield Area

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A 50-year-old woman was sexually assaulted Friday around 1:10 a.m. behind a building in the 2400 block of Gallows Road.

The woman was struck with a blunt object by two men and sexually assaulted. The suspects also took cash from the victim before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.

Police are developing suspect descriptions at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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