The horrifying incident happened on the 14500 block of Iberia Circle in Chantilly around noon on Thursday, May 18, FCPD said.
The victim was able to escape her house and contact the police. The suspect left on foot prior to police arrival. The victim was taken to a local hospital for injuries that were non-life-threatening.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’6’’, with straight black hair and a medium build. He was wearing a long sleeve black shirt, dark pants, and a light blue hospital-style mask.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call the FCPD's Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 3.
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