Prince William County police investigating knifepoint rape in Woodbridge

Prince William County police are investigating after a woman was forced at knifepoint into a wooded area and raped Wednesday night in Woodbridge.

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According to police, the victim was sitting in grassy area near Golansky Boulevard and Noble Pond Way when the suspect approached her from behind and told her had a knife.

After sexually assaulting the victim, the suspect walked off.

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The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m.

Police responded after the victim went to a nearby business and reported the crime.

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The suspect was described as a white male in his late 30s or early 40s with long blond hair and a gravelly voice. He reportedly stands 6 feet tall. During the incident he was wearing a dark face and neck covering a black, hooded sweatshirt, dark colored jeans and construction boots.

If you have any information that might help investigators – or if you saw someone fitting that description in the area – call police at (703) 792-7000.

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