PW Police looking for suspect in attempted March 20 abduction near Potomac Mills

In connection with the following incident, Prince William County Police are looking for a suspect described as Hispanic male, between 20 & 25 years of age, five feet, five inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds with a thin build and short black hair and last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and a black beanie style cap.

Attempted Abduction with Intent to Defile | Strangulation – On March 20th at 9:29PM, officers responded to a parking lot located in the area of Potomac Mills Cir and Nazarene Way in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an attempted abduction.

The victim, a 34 year old woman of Lorton, reported to police that she was standing next to her vehicle after getting off of work when she was approached by an unknown man who asked the victim for directions.

During the encounter, the man grabbed the victim and began to choke her leading to a struggle. Both the victim and the suspect fell to the ground, at which point, the man continued to strangle the victim.

The man demanded the victim’s car keys and attempted to force her into the backseat of the vehicle.

After a struggle, the suspect fled on foot. Minor injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect.
         
Suspect Description:
Hispanic male, between 20 & 25 years of age, 5’5”, 150lbs with a thin build and short black hair
Last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and a black beanie style cap