Manassas City Police investigate armed robbery; suspect wore a blue bandana

Manassas City Police Department
Crime Report
January 20, 2015

Breaking & Entering
On January 18, 2015, Manassas City Police met with a citizen at Mexico Lindo Restaurant, located at 8630 Mathis Ave, for a report of a burglary that occurred in the past.  The reporting party told officers that during the overnight hours of Saturday, January 7th, someone broke into the business, caused damage to the doors, and stole a safe and an undisclosed amount of cash and checks from the business.  This is an ongoing investigation.
Description of vehicle:  White van consistent with a newer model Dodge Caravan
Description of suspect:  White or Hispanic male, approximately 5’-10” to 6’-3” with a thin build, wearing a sweatshirt, gloves, jeans, tennis shoes, and some sort of hood or cover over his head

Shots Fired
At approximately 1:40AM on January 17, 2015, Manassas City Police officers were patrolling in the area of Tommy’s Place, located at 8910 Mathis Ave, when they heard gunshots from a parking lot nearby.  A witness told officers that she saw a black male standing next to a 2007 or 2008 Grey or Silver Nissan Altima in the same parking lot.  The witness did not see a firearm, but saw two flashes of light and heard what sounded like gun shots.  There were four other black males in the car telling the suspect to get back inside.  The suspect reentered the vehicle and as it left making a right onto Mathis Ave, the witness heard what sounded like another gunshot and saw another flash.

Larceny
On January 13, 2015, Manassas City Police met with an employee of Signal Hill Apartments, located at 8713 Signal Hill Rd, for a report of a larceny.  The reporting party told officers that sometime between 8:30AM and 4:00PM on January 12th, someone had damaged all four laundry machines inside one of the two laundry areas on the property.  The coin boxes had also been stolen from the two washers.

Armed Robbery
On January 14, 2015, Manassas City Police responded to Exxon, located at 9901 Wellington Rd, for a report of an armed robbery that had occurred ten minutes prior.  The reporting party told officers that at approximately 7:30PM, a male suspect entered the store wearing a blue bandana to cover his face.  The suspect displayed a black handgun and demanded money, to which the clerk complied.  The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot towards Sandalwood Dr with an undisclosed amount of cash.  Please see the attached bulletin for additional information and surveillance images recorded during the incident.  This is an ongoing investigation.
          Description of suspect:  Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s, 5’-4” to 5’-7”, 160 lbs, wearing a blue bandana to cover his face, a black baseball hat and a light blue sweater

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 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.