Sixth Victim Of Serial Slashings Comes Forward

Fairfax County Police are investigating a sixth buttock slashing incident they believe is linked to a series of attacks that began in February.

On Monday, a 21-year-old woman said she felt a pinch on her buttocks while shopping at T.J. Maxx in Fairfax Towne Center June 8. When she turned around, she saw a man picking up clothes and thought she had been cut by a hanger — a sequence similar to reports from the other slashings.

She later discovered cuts in her clothes.

No medical treatment was required.

Police believe the six incidents are connected to one suspect.  He may be using a box cutter or razor.

The suspect is described as Hispanic, late 20’s, around 5 feet 6 inches tall and heavy-set. He wore white shorts and a short-sleeved shirt in a July 25 assault.

According to police, the five other incidents occurred:

• Feb. 14 near Champps in Fair Oaks Mall
• May 15 at Ann Taylor in Fair Oaks Mall
• June 18 at H&M in Tysons Corner Mall
• June 20 at Marshalls in Greenbriar Shopping Center
• July 25 at Forever 21 in Fair Oaks Mall

Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS/8477, www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637. Fairfax County Police can be reached at 703-691-2131.