Woman Assaulted and Robbed in Annandale
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News Release:13/190/0252/LHC(7)
July 10, 2013
Woman Assaulted and Robbed in Annandale
West Springfield Police District – Officers responded to a report of a 73-year-old woman who was assaulted and robbed in the 7900 block of Heritage Drive in Annandale.
The woman was walking from a bus stop at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 when she was approached by a group of young men. One of the individuals reportedly came up from behind her and grabbed her purse. He then threatened and struck her several times. The suspects then fled.
The victim was transported to the hospital and was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Suspects were described as two Hispanic and two black young men.
Anyone with information is asked to call 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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