Manassas city police beat for 3/4/13

Motor Vehicle Theft (recovered)
The Manassas City Police Department is investigating the theft of a pickup truck from the 9500 block of School Street.  The owner reported to police that the beige and tan 1991 F-150 pickup was taken between midnight and 7:30AM Sunday, March 3.  It was most likely left unlocked with a spare key inside.  The truck was discovered abandoned in a ditch at Linden Park, 7900 Copper Mine Road, in Prince William County at approximately 1:00PM Sunday, March 3.  The keys were in the ignition.  There were no witnesses.  The investigation is ongoing.

Threatening note left at residence
The Manassas City Police Department is investigating the latest incident in a series of threatening notes left at the front doors of residences in the Weems neighborhood area.  The most recent note was left on the front door of a residence on the 8200 block of Gaither Street at approximately 1:50PM Sunday, March 3.  The resident reported hearing the doorbell ring several times before going to the door and discovering the note stuck between the storm door and the frame.  The resident did not see the person who left the note.  The note was similar to ones left on the previously reported occasions.  As in the previous incidents, this residence has no connection to the person named in the note.  The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Crime Solvers’ anonymous tip line at (703) 330-0330, or to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at 703- 257-8092. 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.