Police blotter: Woman robbed at knifepoint; man seen committing lewd act

An 18-year-old woman was injured during a robbery last night near the Mount Vernon Crossroads shopping center in the 7900 block of Richmond Highway, according to today’s Fairfax County Police blotter.

The victim was taken to the hospital after suffering what police described as a “minor cut” during the incident, which happened around 8:45 p.m.

According to police, the assailant approached the woman as she was walking across a parking lot. He pulled the knife on her, took unspecified property and fled the scene, police said.

Sex offense reported

Around 1:45 p.m. yesterday a woman reported to police that a man drove up to her and began masturbating. 

The incident occurred near an apartment complex in the 2900 block of Furman Lane. The suspect’s car was described as a gray sedan. 

Other incidents in the Mount Vernon police district reported in today’s blotter:

Larceny: 5900 block of Grand Pavilion Way, cell phone from school
Larceny: 2300 block of Huntington Avenue, merchandise from business
Larceny: 6000 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from business
Larceny: 6200 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business
Larceny: 8200 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business

Offenses reported in Thursday’s blotter:

Larceny: 8800 block of Fircrest Place, gun from residence
Larceny: 8400 block of Fort Hunt Road, cell phone from residence
Larceny: 3300 block of Memorial Street, guitar and camera from residence

Offenses reported in Wednesday’s blotter:

Larceny: 2800 block of Fairhaven Avenue, gun from business
Larceny: 7800 block of Flamingo Drive, wallet from residence
Larceny: 2000 block of Huntington Avenue, cash from residence
Larceny: 6500 block of Monique Court, wallet from business
Larceny: 8000 block of Richmond Highway, beer and snacks from business