Man Arrested After Abduction and Attempted Sexual Assault in Seven Corners

Mason Police District – A 35-year-old man is in custody after abducting a woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Seven Corners.

Today at 12:38 am, officers were approached by a victim in the 6100 block of Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners. The victim reported she was walking nearby when a man approached her from behind and forced her into a vehicle. While in the vehicle, the suspect attempted to sexually assault her. The victim was able to escape once the suspect parked the vehicle at a nearby convenience store. 

Through security footage, detectives learned the suspect was driving a 2008 Ford Escape and had traveled to Arlington County. Arlington County Police were notified and located El Moctar Mohamed M’Bareck, 35, of Falls Church and took him into custody.

Mohamed M’Bareck was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with Abduction with Intent to Defile. He is being held on no bond.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

Detectives urge witnesses or any other victims to come forward and call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 3. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.   

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