Fairfax County police say they have identified a suspect in a series slashing cases at retail stores, but he may have left the area.
Detectives received a tip identifying Johnny D. Guillen Pimentel, 40, in connection with one of six assaults on woman since February, according to a press release.
Police have obtained a warrant charging Guillen Pimentel, though they did not say what he was charged with or which case they believe he was involved in. They say he may be driving a blue, 2003 Honda Civic bearing a Virginia tag KLX2689.
"Detectives are continuing their investigation to determine whether additional charges will be placed," the press release said.
The attacks began in Fairfax County in February and continued through July.
In all of the cases, the attacker distracted young women as they shopped and then slashed them on the buttocks. The attacks happened at the Marshall's department store in the Greenbriar shopping center, the T.J. Maxx at Fairfax Towne Center, the H&M at Tysons Corner Mall and the Ann Taylor store, Champs and Forever XXI, all at Fair Oaks mall.
Anyone with information on Guillen Pimentel's whereabouts is asked to call police at 703-691-2131 or Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637.
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