A woman grabbed from behind while jogging in Fairfax County this weekend was able to fend off her attacker using pepper spray.
According to police, the woman was jogging in the area of Hayfield Road approaching Old Telegraph Road at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday when an unknown man grabbed her from behind.
The woman used pepper spray against her attacker. Both the suspect and the victim fled the scene in different directions.
The suspect was described as wearing a dark, long-sleeved shirt and cream colored pants at the time of the incident.
If you have any information on this crime, contact police at 1-866-411-TIPS.
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