Manassas City Police Beat 1/17/12

Phone Scam
On Jan. 13, 2012, a citizen responded to the police department and advised officers that on Dec. 23, 2011, she was contacted by a male, identifying himself as Richard Green, advising her that she was the winner of a lottery containing a large amount of money. According to the victim, Green was very convincing, at one time even supplying her with sensitive information pertaining to her Visa card. Convinced that she had actually won the lottery, she turned over an undisclosed amount of money to Green. The victim then notified the police department once she realized that this was a scam. This investigation is ongoing.

If you are contacted by someone advising you that you have won money but you need to send them money first in order to collect your winnings, more than likely it is a scam. Contact your local police department before sending anyone money.

Motor Vehicle Theft
On Jan. 13, 2012, Manassas City Police Officers responded to the 8700 block of Deblanc Place, regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim advised officers that between 3 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2012 and 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 13, 2012, someone(s) stole his 2005 Toyota Scion XA, from his parking spot. The vehicle was valued at approximately $5,000. This investigation is ongoing.

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.
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- From Manassas Police Department’s reports