February 2021

February 1 – 28, 2021

INDECENT EXPOSURE
Columbia Pike and S. Veitch Street, Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on February 3, at approximately 3:03 p.m.

INDECENT EXPOSURE
1200 block of S. Courthouse Road, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 3:31 p.m. on February 3, police were dispatched to the report of an exposure. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim was walking in the area when the male suspect called out to her asking for directions from a vehicle. The victim began to assist the suspect, at which point she observed him exposing himself and touching himself inappropriately. The suspect fled in the vehicle prior to police arrival. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 40 years old. The vehicle is described as a black Honda CR-V. The investigation is ongoing.

ARMED ROBBERY
1425 S. Eads Street, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 4:34 p.m. on February 5, police were dispatched to the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim had exited a business and was returning to her vehicle when the two male suspects approached her. Suspect One brandished a firearm, and demanded her personal belongings. A second victim was inside the vehicle, and upon hearing Victim One yelling, she attempted to make noise and photograph the suspects, however, Suspect One then pointed the firearm at her. Both suspects fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the suspect vehicle had previously been reported stolen earlier in the day. Suspect One is described as a Black male, wearing a black mask, black sweater with the hood on, and black pants. Suspect Two is described as a juvenile Black male, wearing a black mask, black sweater with the hood on, and black pants.

INDECENT EXPOSURE
700 block of S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 2:50 p.m. on February 9, police were dispatched to the report of an exposure. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim was walking on the trail in the area when she observed the male suspect allegedly touching himself inappropriately. As the victim attempted to take a picture of the suspect, he walked away and fled the area prior to police arrival. The investigation determined that approximately one week prior, the victim was walking in the area along the trail when she observed the same suspect allegedly exposing himself and touching himself inappropriately. The suspect is described as a Black male with a dark complexion, approximately 30 years old, 6’0” tall, with a stocky or strong build, 230 lbs., short hair with a five o’clock shadow, wearing black shorts, a gray hoodie, and a black mask.

SEXUAL BATTERY
5100 block of 8th Road S., Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 9:47 p.m. on February 9, police were dispatched to the late report of an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 6:15 p.m., the victim was walking in the area when she noticed the male suspect walking behind her. The suspect approached the victim, grabbed her waist and thrusted himself against her multiple times while making sexual comments. The victim continued walking and, as she approached her residence, the suspect re-approached her and brushed his hands against her breast. The victim was able to enter her residential building and close the door, preventing the suspect from following her inside. The victim was not injured. The suspect is described as a Black male, 40-50 years old, approximately 5’4”-5’5”, with a skinny build, black eyes, wearing a green jacket, black hat, and blue mask. The investigation is ongoing.

PEEPING
5200 block of 8th Road S., Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 8:18 a.m. on February 10, police were dispatched to the report of threats. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 7:51 a.m., the victim was walking in the area when she was approached by the unknown male suspect who attempted to engage her in conversation and stated that he had observed her inside her residence through a window. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. The suspect is described as a Black male, 38-40 years old, approximately 5’10”, muscular build, wearing a light gray jacket, black shirt or sweatshirt, and khaki pants, with black facial hair. The investigation is ongoing.

INDECENT EXPOSURE
3200 block of Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 12:26 p.m. on February 12, police were dispatched to the report of an indecent exposure. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 10:00 a.m. on September 14, 2020, the juvenile female victim was walking in the area when a male suspect inside a vehicle called out to her asking for directions. As the victim was showing directions on her phone, the suspect grabbed the device from her hands. As she got closer to the window, she observed the suspect’s pants were down and he was masturbating. The victim grabbed her phone back from him and he fled the scene at a high rate of speed. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 35 – 40 years old driving a black Honda CRV. The investigation is ongoing.

FILM/PHOTOGRAPH NONCONSENTING PERSON
4000 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on February 14, at approximately 2:12 p.m.

SEXUAL BATTERY
2400 block of S. Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on February 15, at approximately 11:00 a.m.

INDECENT EXPOSURE
1000 block of S. Hayes Street, Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on February 21, at approximately 4:12 p.m.

RAPE
2400 block of S. Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia
This incident occurred on February 27, at approximately 3:49 p.m.

INDECENT EXPOSURE
2000 block of 14th Street N., Arlington, Virginia
At approximately 6:36 a.m. on February 28, police were dispatched to the report of an exposure. Upon arrival, it was determined that the suspect, who had previously been asked to leave the location, was still on the property and exposing himself. Arriving officers made contact with the suspect and took him into custody without incident. The suspect, 23, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure.

Note: Incident data compiled here is based on initial reports made to the Arlington County Police Department and comes from public safety data published on the County’s Online Crime Mapping Tool, Open Data Portal, and Daily Crime Reports. Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.