Fraud
Manassas City Police Officers are investigating a Fraud case that occurred at Payless Checks Cashed, located at 9100 Mathis Avenue.
The victim advised officers that between 2 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2011 and 12 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2011, a subject entered the store and cashed a money order for the amount of $500. The money order turned out to be fraudulent.
The subject’s identification had been obtained and an active investigation is ongoing. Subject’s name will be released upon the outcome of the investigation
Hit and Run
Manassas City police officers are investigating a Hit and Run that occurred in the 8900 block of Center Street, on Oct. 29, 2011, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Witnesses advised officers that they observed a silver Chevy Cobalt strike another vehicle that was traveling in the opposite lane.
Per the victim, immediately after the collision, the offender exited his vehicle, retrieved his license tag and drove off without exchanging information with him. The offender was described as black, 6’1”-6’2” tall, 200-210 lbs, late 20s to early 30s years of age, short hair and clean shaven. The extent of damage to the victim’s vehicle was estimated at over $1,000. This is an ongoing investigation.
Vandalism
Manassas City police officers were on foot patrol in the 9800 block of Buckner Road when they came upon a vacant unsecured residence. Further investigation revealed that the inside of the home had been vandalized with graffiti. The graffiti consisted of names of gangs known in the area. The extent of the vandalism was estimated at over $500. This is an ongoing investigation.
The Manassas City Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1000 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases. The confidential 24-hour tip line is 703-330-0330. Check out Manassas City / Manassas Park Crime Solvers on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Manassas-City-Manassas-Park-Crime-Solvers/117342568371598
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