PWC Police investigate two robberies and two residential burglaries in Woodbridge

Prince William County VA Police Department’s report of incidents on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.

**INCIDENTS**

Armed Robbery – On September 1 at 2:19AM, officers responded to the 2600 block of Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 23-year-old woman of Antioch CA, reported to police that she met up with a known male acquaintance in the Tysons Corner area of Fairfax County earlier in the evening. The two parties then traveled to Prince William County and went to a restaurant off of the Prince William Pkwy near Crossing Pl. After leaving the restaurant, the victim and the male acquaintance went to a parking lot of an area hotel nearby. While in the parking lot, two men emerged from the wooded area near the hotel and approached the victim and the male acquaintance. During the encounter, the men brandished handguns and demanded property from the victim. The victim was able to flee to a business where she contacted police. The suspects took the victim’s cell phones and purse sometime during the struggle. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects who were not located. This incident does not appear to be random.

Strong Armed Robbery – On August 31 at 11:08PM, officers responded to investigate a robbery which was reported to have occurred in the area of Mathews Dr and West Longview Dr in Woodbridge (22191) early that evening around 8:00PM. The victim, a 17-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was walking in the above area when he was approached by a silver Nissan sedan. Two unknown men exited the vehicle and began to assault the victim. The men took the victim’s bag before fleeing the area in the vehicle.  The victim was unable to described the assailants to officers.

Residential Burglary – On August 31 at 10:51AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13500 block of Princedale Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 12:00AM on August 11 and 8:30AM on August 31. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the home. Two firearms were reported missing.

Residential Burglary – On August 30 at 14:31PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5000 block of Lynwood Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 11:00AM and 1:30PM. The investigation revealed that entry was made into the home through a rear door which was found damaged. A cell phone, laptop, money, clothing items, jewelry, and video game accessories were reported missing. A neighbor reported to police that two unknown Hispanic men were seen leaving the residence. The neighbor was only able to describe one of the men to officers.
Suspect Descriptions:
Hispanic male, between 17 & 22 years of age, 5’10” with a thin build and short curly black hair
Last seen wearing a dark colored shirt and jeans

**END**

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