Crime & Safety
Police Identify Person in Burke Chase of Teenage Girl
The April 19 event involved an emotionally disabled pre-teen.
Fairfax County Police report they have identified a person in connection with the when a man reportedly chased a 13-year-old girl with a knife. The event occurred on Pierrpont Street in the Burke area.
After investigation, police determined the individual doing the chasing was an emotionally disabled pre-teen who lives in the area. He was carrying a fake knife.
Police handled the matter privately with the families involved and notified the community in an email.
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"This incident is not related to any other incident, and there is no public safety threat," said Lucy Caldwell, spokesperson for the Fairfax County Police.
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