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SPRINGFIELD, Va. - A Fairfax County
(web | news) man is behind bars after a disturbing sex sting. The man was arrested at a shopping center on Braddock Road in Fairfax after police say he tried meet with a 13-year-old for sex.
Fifty-one-year-old Joshua Nabatkhorian of Fairfax is charged with use of a communication device to facilitate a sex act with a minor and attempted indecent liberties with a minor.
Police say they were notified Saturday, November 7 that a family acquaintance had reportedly sent the victim numerous text messages of a sexual nature. Tuesday, November 17, they say Nabatkhorian arranged to meet with the 13-year-old for sex at a shopping center on Braddock Road. A day later, they arrested Nabatkhorian and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Fairfax County detectives ask anyone who may have been the victim of a similar crime involving Nabatkhorian to call them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-8477 or call 703-691-2131.
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