Man Arrested After Groping Multiple Women in Fair Lakes

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Fair Oaks Police District— Patrol officers with the assistance of detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged a man after he inappropriately touched multiple women near Fair Lakes.

On May 28, at 5:04 p.m., officers responded to the 11700 block of Fair Oaks Mall in Fair Lakes for a sex offense case. Two victims reported that a man approached and touched them inappropriately. Officers saturated the area to locate the suspect.

While actively searching for the suspect an additional call came out at 5:17 p.m. in the 13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping Center for a man masturbating in a vehicle. Officers responded, but the suspect fled before police arrival.

Through their investigation, officers were able to obtain surveillance footage of the suspect and vehicle information through Flock technology.

At 7:41 p.m., officers responded to the 12200 block of Fairfax Towne Center for a sex offense. The victim reported that a man approached her in the parking lot and assaulted her. 

At 8:12 p.m., officers located the suspect at his residence where he assaulted an officer. Gigssa Bekele Bengessa, 33, of Fairfax was taken into custody after a brief struggle.

Bekele Bengessa was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of Sexual Battery, Indecent Exposure, Obstruction of Justice, and two counts of Assault on Law Enforcement Officers. He is being held on no bond.

Officers would like to speak with anyone who may have information about these cases. Those with information are asked to please call our Fair Oaks District Station at 703-591-0966. 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 and follow the steps to “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 Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victims are receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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