Man Arrested for Sexual Battery in Retail Store

Reston Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Abuse Squad have arrested a man after he sexually assaulted a victim inside a retail store in Reston.

On April 14, at 1:43 p.m., officers responded to a sex offense case at a retail store in the 12100 block of Sunset Hills Road in Reston. Officers learned while the victim was inside the store, a male suspect touched the victim inappropriately.

Officers located and arrested Jonathan David Bavon, 24, of no fixed address hiding inside of a clothing rack inside the store. Bavon was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery, Simple Assault, and Obstruction of Justice. He was also served a warrant on an unrelated incident. He is being held on no bond.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident, which occurred inside Target, or who has had illegal interactions with Bavon to 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 cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

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

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