ARLINGTON, Va. — Arlington County police say a woman escaped an attempted abduction Tuesday evening inside a business in Pentagon City, leading to the arrest of a 28-year-old suspect a short time later.
According to the Arlington County Police Department, officers were called to the 1400 block of South Hayes Street around 7:50 p.m. on May 6 for a reported assault.
Investigators say the female victim was entering a bathroom inside the business when the suspect approached her from behind, covered her mouth with his hand and forced her farther into the restroom.
Police said the woman was able to break free, run out of the bathroom and yell for help. An employee inside the business called 911 and provided officers with a description of the suspect and the direction he was headed.
Responding officers located the suspect a short time later at Virginia Highlands Park and took him into custody without incident.
Police identified the suspect as Koby Berry, 28, listed as having no fixed address. He is currently being held without bond at the Arlington County Detention Facility on charges of attempted abduction with intent to defile and assault and battery.
The investigation remains active. Detectives are asking anyone with additional information about the incident — or anyone who may have had prior inappropriate encounters with the suspect — to contact Detective S. Yanda at 703-228-4244.