Man Possibly Posing as Ride-Share Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault

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West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are seeking additional victims after arresting a man who drove a woman home from Washington D.C. and sexually assault her on New Year’s Day.

The victim was leaving a location in Dupont Circle, Washington D.C., after midnight when a man offered to drive her home and was possibly posing as a rideshare service. The man drove her to a park in Lorton in a blue Volkswagen Jetta (pictured below) and sexually assaulted her.

Through their investigation, detectives identified the man as Mohannad Yousef Abura, 39. Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims and are seeking information from the community who may have had unlawful contact with Abura.

Mohannad Yousef Abura, 39, was charged with Rape and Abduction with the Intent to Defile. He is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on no bond.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident, or may have had unlawful contact with Abura, 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 a cash reward. 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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