Food Lion Employee Sexually Assaulted In Woodbridge, Man ID'ed As Suspect: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Prince William County police are searching for a Dumfries man accused of sexually assaulting an employee at a Woodbridge grocery store.

Officers are looking for 41-year-old Matthew Steven Porcelli in connection with the incident that occurred shortly before 9:10 p.m. at the Food Lion located at 12420 Dillingham Square.

According to police, a 35-year-old employee reported being approached by Porcelli inside the store. During the encounter, police said Porcelli inappropriately touched the woman and grabbed her arm before leaving in a vehicle, according to police.

No injuries were reported.

Following an investigation, police obtained arrest warrants for Porcelli on charges of sexual battery and assault and battery. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

Porcelli is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall and 236 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Police did not release a photo.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts can contact Prince William County police at 703-792-7000.