PWC Police Beat 9/12/14

**INCIDENTS**

Armed Robbery – On September 10th at 8:37AM, police responded to the Courtyard Marriot located at 10701 Battleview Pkwy in Manassas (20109) for a robbery which was reported to have occurred in one of the rooms. The victims, a 19 year old woman and a 25 year old man – both of Woodbridge, reported to police that they were inside their hotel room when an unknown woman knocked on their door. When the victims answered the door, the woman displayed a knife and forced her way inside the room. Once inside, two other unknown men also entered the room. At that point, both men displayed handguns and bound the male victim’s hands and feet. The suspects took two cell phones, a laptop, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency from the victims before fleeing the room. The suspects were last seen getting into a vehicle and leaving the area. The female victim was not bound and was able to get help from the front desk who contacted police. Minor injuries were reported. This incident is not random. The investigation continues.
Suspect Description:
Black female, between 19 & 20 years of age, 6’0’ with a thin build, dark complexion, and shoulder length hair tied in a ponytail
Last seen wearing a white striped shirt and black & blue ripped jeans

2 black males, both reported to be between 20 & 25 years of age, 6’0” with thin builds and short black hair
1st male was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans

2nd male was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans

Vehicle Description:
Newer model, white sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry

Brandishing a Machete | Attempted Malicious Wounding – On September 11th at 7:31PM, police responded to the 7500 block of Bosbury Ct in Manassas (20111) for a fight.  The victim, a 29 year old man of Manassas, reported to police that he and a male acquaintance got into a verbal argument which escalated. During the encounter, the suspect pulled out a machete and started to chase him.  The victim was able to out run the suspect and contact police. The suspect fled the scene. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.

Residential Burglary – On September 11th at 8:55PM, police responded to the 14800 block of Alabama Ave in Woodbridge (22191) for a burglary.  The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 6:15AM and 4:00PM.  Entry was made into the home through a rear door which had been pried open.  A TV, valued around $400, was reported missing.

Residential Burglary – On September 11th at 6:28PM, police responded to the 14700 block of Barksdale St in Woodbridge (22193) for a burglary.  The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 7:00AM and 5:00PM.  Entry was made into the home through a rear door which was forced open.  Gaming consoles with accessories, jewelry, and miscellaneous items of clothing, valued around $2,700, were reported missing. 

Residential Burglary – On September 11th at 9:00AM, police responded to the 8100 block of Blandsford Dr in Manassas (20111) for a burglary.  The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between September 10th at 8:50PM and September 11th 6:50AM.  There were no signs of forced entry into the home. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured rear window.  A TV, valued around $300, was reported missing. 

Commercial Burglary – On September 11th at 6:10AM, police responded to the Yorkshire Service Center at 7522 Centreville Rd in Manassas (20111) for a burglary.  The business owner reported to police that the burglary occurred between September 10th at 9:00PM and September 11th at 6:00AM.  Entry was made into the business through a side window which was forced open.  A laptop and 200 cartons of cigarettes, valued at around $15,000, in addition to, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency were reported missing. 

Commercial Burglary – On September 11th at 4:59AM, police responded to Gainesville Cleaners at 14662 Lee Hwy in Gainesville (20169) for a burglary.  The business owner reported to police that he was inside the cleaners when he heard the sound of glass breaking. When the owner checked the business, he discovered the front glass door was broken out and that the cash register was missing. During the investigation, officers discovered that a neighboring business, Eden Nails located at 14666 Lee Hwy, had also been burglarized.  That business owner also reported that the front glass door was broken out and the cash register was missing.

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