PWC Police arrest second suspect in June 12, 2023 case

Updates
Abduction | Strong-Arm Robbery *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On April 29, 2024, the remaining suspect, identified as Patrick DIAZ PINA, who was sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred in the 10600 block of Automotive Dr. in Manassas (20109) on June 12, 2023, was arrested in Fairfax County.

Another suspect was previously arrested in July 2023 in connection with the incident.

Arrested on April 29, 2024:
Patrick DIAZ PINA, 29, of the 4500 block of Samuels Pine Rd. in Chantilly
Charged with abduction, robbery, and petit larceny
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Abduction | Strong-Arm Robbery *ARREST [Previously Released] – On July 21, 2023 one of the suspects sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred in the 10600 block of Automotive Dr. in Manassas (20109) on June 12, 2023 was arrested. The accused, identified as Bryan Steven ROMERO MARTINEZ, was taken into custody in Loudoun County. The second suspect, identified as Patrick DIAZ PINA, remains wanted. Attempts to locate the wanted suspect has been unsuccessful.

Abduction | Strong-Arm Robbery [Previously Released] – On June 12 at 7:58AM, officers responded to the 10600 block of Automotive Dr. in Manassas (20109) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed earlier that morning, the victim, a 25-year-old woman, was inside her apartment in the 10200 block of Launch Cl. when an acquaintance, later identified as the accused, entered the residence without consent. While inside the apartment, the accused pushed the victim before taking her phone. The accused refused to return the phone before forcing the victim into a vehicle driven by another acquaintance.

While driving, the accused forced the victim to electronically transfer funds from her account. When the parties stopped in the parking lot of the above location, the accused threw the victim’s phone into a nearby wooded area. The victim was eventually able to get out of the vehicle where she was then grabbed by the accused and struck multiple times. The accused held onto the victim as the driver began driving the vehicle and dragging the victim. The
parties separated and the victim contacted police at a nearby business. Fire and rescue personnel treated the victim for minor injuries at the scene.

Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for both the accused, identified as Brian ROMERO MARTINEZ and the driver, identified as Patrick DIAZ PINA. Attempts to locate both men have been unsuccessful.