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Charlottesville: Two victims assaulted on Rivanna Trail; police stepping up patrols this weekend

Birch trees along Rivanna River in Charlottesville
(Rivanna River in Charlottesville © Gerry – stock.adobe.com)

Two victims were allegedly assaulted on the Rivanna Trail in Charlottesville in the area of Riverside Park and Free Bridge on Jan. 12.

The first report was received by the Charlottesville Police Department around 10 a.m. 0n Friday. A female was allegedly assaulted, but officers were unable to locate a suspect.

Another call came in Friday afternoon reporting a second victim had been assaulted near the same location at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Neither victim sustained any physical injury.

Charlottesville Police are providing additional patrols on the trails through the weekend.

The suspect in both incidents is described as a thin white male, 20 to 30 years of age, approximately 6’2” in height. He was wearing a brown puffy jacket in one incident and black pants and a sweatshirt in the other.

Witnesses reported that the suspect may have been wearing over-the-ear headphones.

If you have any information regarding the incidents, you are asked to call (434) 977-4000.

 

 

 

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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