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Man armed with knife attempts to abduct woman in Falls Church, police say

Police described the man as Hispanic, 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with a medium build, wearing a blue and white shirt.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Fairfax County Police are on the lookout for a man armed with a knife accused of trying to take a woman in Falls Church.

The incident happened just before 5 a.m. in the 7200 block of Arlington Blvd in Falls Church. 

According to police, the woman was able to break free from the suspect and escape. 

Police described the man as Hispanic, 5 feet, 7 inches, and medium build. He was wearing a blue and white shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1.

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