Police investigating daytime burglary and attempted sexual assault in Chantilly

CHANTILLY, Va. - Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau in Fairfax County are investigating an incident where a man entered a home and attempted to sexually assault an adult woman. 

Just after noon on Thursday, officers responded to the 14500 block of Iberia Circle in Chantilly after a stranger entered a woman’s residence through an unlocked door and attempted to sexually assault her. The victim was able to escape her house and contact the police. The suspect left on foot prior to police arrival - and the victim was taken to a local hospital for injuries that were non-life-threatening.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'6" tall, with straight black hair and a medium build. He was wearing a long-sleeved black shirt, dark pants, and a light blue hospital-style mask. 

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Major Crimes Bureau or submit tips anonymously through Crime Solvers.