Manassas Police investigate cigarette burglary at Nokesville Road BP

Manassas City Police Department
Crime Report
June 17, 2014

Burglary
During the early morning hours of June 13, 2014 Manassas City Police was flagged down in reference to a burglary that occurred earlier the same night.  According to the reporting party, someone(s) smashed a glass door open at the BP service station located at 10441 Nokesville Rd at approximately 2:35AM on June 13th.  The suspect(s) cut the power off and stole 76 packs and two cartons of cigarettes valued at approximately $690.00.  Damage to the door was estimated at $1,000.00.
Description of suspect: White or light-skinned black male, approximately 6’ tall with a muscular build and limited facial hair, wearing a stocking cap on his head, a black t-shirt, and blue jeans [Surveillance photo attached]

Suspicious Person
On June 11, 2014 Manassas City Police met with a resident on the 10100 block of Green Leaf Dr for a report of a suspicious person.  The victim, a 16-year-old female, told officers that she was running on Godwin Dr at approximately 6:15PM on June 11th when the driver of a red pickup truck slowed down behind her and asked through the window if she needed a ride.  The victim changed direction and saw the driver and truck again in the area, at which time he noticed her and followed her in his vehicle down Hastings Dr and onto Shannon Ln.  The victim said she stopped in a witness-rich environment where the driver pulled up and told her to get in his truck.  The victim was able to escape and return home unharmed.
          Description of vehicle: Red Ford pickup truck
          Description of suspect: White male, approximately 5’11” with a “beer belly” and gray/brown hair, wearing a white tank top, dark colored shorts, and a white ball cap

Suspicious Person
On June 15, 2014 Manassas City Police met with residents on the 10300 block of Almond Tree Ct for a report of a suspicious person.  The victims, one 12-year-old female and one 13-year-old female, told officers they were walking in the area of Clover Hill Rd and Godwin Dr at approximately 8:40PM on June 11th when the driver of a red pickup truck stopped near them in the intersection and yelled at the victims to get in his truck.  The victims were able to run to a residence nearby unharmed.
          Description of vehicle: Single-cab red pickup truck with lifts and oversized black bumpers
          Description of suspect: Adult male wearing a green or black ball cap

**Arrests**

Felony Hit and Run – Arrest
At approximately 1:55AM on June 17, 2014 Manassas City Police was dispatched to the intersection of Wellington Rd and Liberia Ave for a report of a hit and run.  Upon arrival, officers were told by the reporting party that the suspect vehicle drove through the red light heading westbound on Wellington Rd when it struck the victim’s vehicle traveling south, causing approximately $20,000.00 in damage to the victim’s vehicle.  Witnesses told Police that a juvenile male and an adult female exited the suspect vehicle but when approached by the witness, fled the scene at a high rate of speed.  Upon further investigation, officers located the driver of the suspect vehicle in the area of Olde Mill Run and Willa Ln.  Tia N. DAVIS, 20, of 7670 Helmsdale Pl, Manassas (20109) was charged with felony hit and run and held on a 1,500.00 bond.  She has a pending court date of July 22, 2014.

Hit and Run – Arrest
At approximately 9:35PM on June 15, 2014 Manassas City Police responded to the intersection of Center St and Cockrell Rd for a hit and run.  Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 2003 Chevy van had lost control at the intersection and had struck a guard rail, cable box and phone box, causing $20,000.00 in damage.  Witnesses told officers that an adult male and adult female had exited the vehicle after the collision and walked away.  Officers were able to use witnesses’ descriptions of the suspects to locate them on the 9700 block of Zimbro Ave where they took the driver into custody.  Milton E PADILLA RUIZ, 22, of 10908 Coverstone Dr, Manassas (20109) was charged with public intoxication, reckless driving, driving without a license, and hit and run.  PADILLA RUIZ was held on a $7,500.00 bond and has a pending court date of July 15, 2014.

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