Police investigating Virginia Square break in and sexual assault

Police are investigating a residential burglary and sexual assault this weekend in the Virginia Square neighborhood in Arlington. 

Early Sunday morning, police responded to a report of an attempted rape in the 3900 block of Fairfax Drive in Arlington 

FOX 5 has confirmed the incident happened at Quincy Plaza, a luxury apartment building.

Police say a Black male believed to be in his mid-20s broke into the female victim's residence and sexually assaulted her. The suspect fled the scene on foot. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective J. McGrath (703-228-4244 or jmcgra@arlingtonva.us) or Detective C. Oesterling (703-228-4241 or coesterling@arlingtonva.us) of the Arlington County Special Victims Unit.

The apartment management company sent residents a notice reminding them to lock apartment and car doors, and to be aware of their surroundings. 

Read the full letter regarding the incident below: 

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