PWC police detectives identify and arrest suspects in June 2019 armed robbery series

Updates
*ADDITIONAL ARRESTS in June 2019 Armed Robbery Series – MPO Renee Carr, representative for the Prince William County Police Department, reported that on April 17, 2020, detectives with the Department’s Violent Crime Unit identified and arrested two additional suspects wanted in connection with the commercial robberies that were reported to have occurred between 12:24AM and 2:46AM on June 24, 2019 at two 7-Eleven stores–one located at 7301 Sudley Rd. in Manassas (20109) and the other located at 13360 Minnieville Rd. in Woodbridge (22192).

Off. Carr said that the suspects, identified as Victor OBINIM and Michael ACKAH, were both served with charges related to the investigation while at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where they are currently incarcerated. An additional suspect was previously arrested in connection to this investigation in July 1, 2019, the police report said.

Arrested on April 17, 2020:
Victor Owusu OBINIM, 19, of 4732 Kenmore Ave. in Alexandria
Michael ACKAH, 20, of 5335 Duke St. in Alexandria
Both were charged with 2 counts of robbery, 2 counts of conspiracy to commit a felony and 2 counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony
Court Date: Pending | Status: Remain Incarcerated in Fairfax County

Armed Robbery Series [Previously Released] – On June 24, 2019 detectives with the Robbery Unit began an investigation into two commercial robberies that occurred between 12:24AM and 2:46AM on June 24 at the 7-Eleven located at 7301 Sudley Rd. in Manassas (20109) and the 7-Eleven located at 13360 Minnieville Rd. in Woodbridge (22192).

In both incidents, the suspects entered the store and approached the counter where they brandished a weapon towards the clerk and demanded money. Other suspects appeared to act as lookouts during the encounters. An undisclosed amount of money would be taken before the suspects fled. A police K-9 assisted in searching for the suspects who were not located. No injuries were reported in either incident.

On June 29 at 1:54AM, an additional robbery was attempted at the 7-Eleven located at 14517 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191). No items were taken during that incident, and no injuries were reported. As a result of the investigation, a suspect, a 15-year-old male, was identified and taken into custody by Alexandria police without incident. Detectives are still working to identify the other suspects involved. Additional charges are pending. The investigation continues.