**UPDATES**
Abduction with Intent to Defile | Strangulation *ARREST – On September 16th, detectives from the Special Victims Unit were able to identify the suspect involved in the abduction incident which was reported to have occurred in a parking lot located in the area of Potomac Mills Cir and Nazarene Way in Woodbridge on March 20th. Detectives were able to link the below listed suspect to the incident after DNA evidence collected at the scene was analyzed. Officers located the suspect on Golansky Blvd where he was detained without incident. Following the investigation, the suspect was arrested.
Arrested on September 16th:
Victor Alberto SERRANO, 33, of no fixed address
Charged with abduction with intent to defile and strangulation
Court date: October 10, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond
Abduction with Intent to Defile | Strangulation [Previously Released] – 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.
**INCIDENTS**
Attempted Residential Burglary – On September 16th at 1:03PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 18900 block of Barnette Cir in Triangle (22172) to investigate a burglary in progress. The homeowner reported to police that he was watching TV when he observed an unknown man attempting to enter his residence through a bedroom window. When confronted by the homeowner, the man fled on foot. No entry was made into the home and no property was reported missing. A police K-9 and the Fairfax County Police helicopter were used to search for the suspect.
Suspect Description:
White male, between 40 & 49 years of age, 5’09”, 180lbs with a medium build, brown hair, brown eyes, a salt & pepper beard and a tattoos on both shoulders
Last seen wearing green & brown hat and shirt – no further description
Attempted Residential Burglary – On September 16th at 1:00PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5000 block of Anchorstone Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an attempted burglary. The homeowner reported to police that sometime between 9:00AM and 12:00PM, entry was attempted into the residence through the front door which was found damaged. No entry was made into the home. A package, valued around $20, was reported missing from the front porch area.
**END**
Anyone with information regarding the incidents in this report is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.
