Officers were called to Food Lion on Dillingham Square in Woodbridge to investigate a reported sexual assault involving a 15-year-old who was using the restroom inside the store and was accosted by an unknown man.
The incident was reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.
Police say that while the teen was inside the bathroom he was approached by a man who inappropriately touched him and made hand gestures before leaving the area.
The teen reported the incident to a family member, who notified police, a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The man was described as being White, with short black hair, brown eyes, and glasses. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, leaving in a newer model Toyota Camry.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect or incident can contact investigators at the department by calling (703) 792-5123.
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