Police looking for male suspect, 24, of no fixed address in two armed robberies

Strong-Armed Robbery – On October 19 at 6:27PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 8100 block of Bayonet Way in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed that the victims, a 19-year-old woman and an 18-year-old woman, were involved in a verbal altercation with the accused, an acquaintance. During the encounter, the accused assaulted the victims then took one of the victim’s backpack before fleeing the area on foot. Following the investigation, detectives obtained additional arrest warrants for the accused, identified as John Lewis CHILDS II, who was already wanted for a previous incident that occurred on July 11. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Minor injuries were reported. The investigation continues.
Wanted: [Photo from June of 2017]
John Lewis CHILDS II, 24, of no fixed address
Described as a black male, 5’11”, 160lbs, with brown eyes and black hair
Additional warrants obtained for robbery and malicious wounding

Residential Burglary | Strong-Armed Robbery | Domestic Related – On July 11 at 11:05AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 7200 block of Traphill Way in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a burglary. The victim, a 19-year-old woman, reported to police that the accused, an acquaintance, entered the home through an unlocked door without permission. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim’s purse and a struggle ensued. The accused eventually pushed the victim to the ground and took several keys from the purse before fleeing the residence. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as John Lewis CHILDS II. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful at this point. The investigation continues.
Wanted:
John Lewis CHILDS II, 24, of no fixed address
Described as a black male, 5’11”, 160lbs, with brown eyes and black hair
Wanted for burglary with the intent to commit a robbery, robbery, petit larceny: third or subsequent offense, and assault & battery

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