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Shopper Attacked, Slashed at Tysons Galleria Attacker tried to cut purse strap
Updated 2:33 PM EST, Tue, Nov 25, 2008
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A shopper is robbed and attacked outside the Neiman Marcus at Tysons Corner.
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A woman was slashed with a knike during a robbery at Tysons Galleria.
Woman Slashed, Robbed at Tysons Galleria Mall
Fairfax County police are investigating an attack on a shopper outside Tysons Galleria Monday night.
A man with a knifesnuck up on a woman as she walkedoutside the doors of Neiman Marcus around 7:30 p.m.
Police said the man tried to cut the woman's purse strap to stealthe bag.
She was walking in the parking lot alone and fought off the attacker. During the fight, she was cut with the knife on her hand. The woman wastaken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Her purse was found near the scene by police.
The attacker was described as an Asian man, 25-35 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 140 pounds. He was wearing a gray hoodie and black pants.
K-9 units searched the area but did not find anyone meeting the attacker's description.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
Authorities also warn residents to be alert and safe when out and about this holiday season.
Why Carry at Tysons Corner Mall?
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Shopper-Attacked-at-Tyson-Corner-Mall.html
Shopper Attacked, Slashed at Tysons Galleria Attacker tried to cut purse strap
Updated 2:33 PM EST, Tue, Nov 25, 2008
WRC
A shopper is robbed and attacked outside the Neiman Marcus at Tysons Corner.
Watch Video
A woman was slashed with a knike during a robbery at Tysons Galleria.
Woman Slashed, Robbed at Tysons Galleria Mall
Fairfax County police are investigating an attack on a shopper outside Tysons Galleria Monday night.
A man with a knifesnuck up on a woman as she walkedoutside the doors of Neiman Marcus around 7:30 p.m.
Police said the man tried to cut the woman's purse strap to stealthe bag.
She was walking in the parking lot alone and fought off the attacker. During the fight, she was cut with the knife on her hand. The woman wastaken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Her purse was found near the scene by police.
The attacker was described as an Asian man, 25-35 years old, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 140 pounds. He was wearing a gray hoodie and black pants.
K-9 units searched the area but did not find anyone meeting the attacker's description.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
Authorities also warn residents to be alert and safe when out and about this holiday season.