Manassas City Police Beat - April 11, 2016

Manassas City Police Department
Crime Report
April 11, 2016

Burglary
At approximately 10 a.m. on April 8, 2016, Manassas City Police responded to the 10200 block of Malvern Ct for a report of a suspicious event. The reporting party, the victims’ neighbor, told police that just moments prior he observed an unknown white male subject with short blonde hair in his 20s run toward the back of the victims’ residence. Through further investigation, officers discovered that the suspect forced entry through a rear window and stole several items before exiting through the front door. Jewelry items valued at over $13,000 were stolen, including several family heirlooms.

Vandalism
On April 8, 2016, Manassas City Police responded to an office space at 8955 Center St for a report of a vandalism. The reporting party told officers that sometime during the overnight hours, someone broke a rear office window, causing $1,000 in damages. There were no signs of entry.

Vandalism to Auto
On April 8, 2016, Manassas City Police met with a resident on the 8500 block of Calvary Ln for a report of a vandalism to auto. The reporting party told officers that at approximately 10 p.m., someone broke the rear windshield of her vehicle, causing $200 in damage. Another resident who witnessed the incident informed the victim that five black juvenile males broke her window before running towards Byrd Park (8528 Calvary Ln).

Breaking & Entering
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on April 5, 2016, Manassas City Police responded to the 8900 block of Fort Dr for a report of a breaking and entering. The reporting party told officers that moments prior, an unknown male subject entered the residence through an unlocked window and approached her while she was in the shower. When the resident yelled at the offender, he fled the residence on foot in an unknown direction.
Description of suspect: B/M, 18-19yo, thin build, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black Nike shoes with a white Nike swoosh emblem

Larceny from Vehicle
At approximately 1 a.m. on April 6, 2016, Manassas City Police responded to the 8700 block of Country Ln for a report of a larceny from vehicle. The reporting party told officers that just moments prior, they were awakened by their dog barking at something outside the residence. When the victims looked outside, they observed two unknown male subjects inside their vehicle and verbally confronted them. The suspects fled on foot northbound on Country Ln with a wallet and loose change they stole from the vehicle.
 
Crime Prevention Tip: Reporting Suspicious Activity Keeps Everyone Safe!
Whether you’re at home, out shopping, spending time with family and friends, or heading into work, be aware of your surroundings at all times. Do not doubt yourself if a noise (such as a dog barking or glass shattering), a vehicle, or someone’s actions appear to be “not normal”; if something seems out of place, it probably is. Call Police at 703-257-8000 or 9-1-1 if you see any suspicious activity, and if you choose to, follow up with your community association to make your neighbors aware.

Larceny
On April 5, 2016, Manassas City Police met with a resident for a report of a larceny. The reporting party, a 37-year-old male, told officers that the night prior, he met and socialized with a female subject in Prince William County. The two returned to his residence on the 9600 block of Waterford Dr and when the victim awoke, the female was gone. A laptop, camera, cash, and identification cards were missing from the residence. The stolen items were valued together at $2,320.
Description of suspect: Hispanic female, late 20s, approximately 5’4” and 120lbs, brown, curly long hair, and brown eyes

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Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at (703) 257-8092 or Crime Solvers.  The Manassas City/Manassas Park Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases.  The confidential 24-hour tip line is (703) 330-0330.