Juvenile on the run after courthouse escape, assault in Leesburg

Juvenile on the run after courthouse escape, assault in Leesburg

Authorities are searching for a juvenile girl they said fled the Loudoun County Courthouse and assaulted the driver of a passing vehicle before running away on foot Wednesday morning.

LEESBURG, Va. - Authorities are searching for a juvenile girl they said fled the Loudoun County Courthouse and assaulted the driver of a passing vehicle before running away on foot Wednesday morning.

What we know:

The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. and the juvenile was last seen near the McDonald’s on East Market Street. She is described as wearing a white t-shirt, blue sweatshirt, dark-colored pants and slide-on shoes.

Anyone who sees someone matching the description or notices suspicious activity is urged to call 911 or contact the Leesburg Police Department  non-emergency line at 703-771-4500.