Three sexual assaults reported along Fredericksburg walking paths

Police are investigating three sexual assaults where women had their butt grabbed on the Canal Path and Heritage Trail in Fredericksburg.

On three separate occasions, a suspect approached a woman, grabbed her butt and then fled on foot.

• March 19 on the Canal Path: The suspect in this case is described as a male, approximately 5’10", between 25 and 35 years old, with a medium build.
• March 23 on the Heritage Trail: The suspect in this case is described as a male, approximately 5’11"- 6’01", with a medium build.
• March 24 on the Heritage Trail: The suspect in this case is described as a male, possibly Hispanic, approximately 5’07", with short black hair.

These sexual assaults follow another assault that happened on October 19 around 9:00 p.m. on the Canal Path. The suspect in that case is described as a male, approximately 5’04’’ – 5’05’’, medium build, possibly Middle Eastern, Hispanic or Indian.

All four investigations are ongoing.

The Fredericksburg Police Department is increasing patrols along the canal path as a response to the assaults.

Fredericksburg Police is urging anyone who may have witnessed the assaults or has surveillance footage to contact them.