Crime & Safety
Woman Assaulted and Robbed Near Ossian Hall Park in Annandale
The woman was later treated at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
A 73-year-old woman was robbed and assaulted Tuesday night in Annandale, according to Fairfax County police.
The woman was walking from a bus stop in the 7900 block of Heritage Drive around 8 p.m. Tuesday when she was approached by four men, a news release from the police states.
One of the men reportedly approached the woman from behind, took her purse, threatened the woman and then hit her several times. The suspects, described as two black men and two Hispanic men, later fled.
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Fairfax County Public Information Officer Lucy Caldwell confirmed the woman was treated at a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries following the assault.
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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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