Man charged with sexually abusing 6-year-old girl in Fairfax County.

A man in Fairfax County, Virginia, was arrested Thursday and charged with sexually abusing a six-year-old girl.

In a press release, Fairfax County Police said 47-year-old Victor Villalobos was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a juvenile under the age of 13.

Shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a playground at 7300 Arlington Boulevard in Merrifield after a man unlawfully touched the 6-year-old. When they arrived, they found Villalobos and took him into custody, police said.

He is currently being held without bail at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call 703-246-7800 (option 4) or submit a tip anonymously at 1-866-411-8477.

Police said victim specialists have been assigned to the six-year-old to ensure he receives appropriate resources and assistance.

Below is a map of the area where the alleged incident occurred:

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