Two more cab drivers robbed in Manassas; police believe incidents related

Incidents and arrests released on: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

**INCIDENTS**

Armed Robberies – On December 15th at 2:57PM, officers responded to the 10700 block of Sudley Manor Dr in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 62 year old man of Manassas, reported to police that he was a cab driver and had picked up a fare at the Wal-Mart located in Manassas Mall. After picking up the suspect, the victim drove him to the above area. Once stopped, the suspect pulled out a knife and took an undisclosed amount of money from the victim before fleeing on foot.

Early the next morning on December 16th at 3:21AM, officers responded to the area of Vernon St and Tower Pl in Manassas (20109) to investigate another robbery involving a cab driver. The victim, a 48 year old man of Fort Royal, reported to police that he picked up a fare and drove to the above area where the suspect displayed a knife and robbed him of an undisclosed amount of money. Following the incident, the suspect fled on foot. No injuries were reported in either incident.

A police K-9 was also used in the December 16th incident to search for the suspect. Both incidents are believed to be related to one another, as well as, two other similar robberies reported on December 14th. The suspect in all reported incidents matched similar descriptions provided by the victims in those cases.
Suspect Description:
Black male, between 20 & 25 years of age, 6’0”, 160-170lbs with short black hair
Last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans

Residential Burglary – On December 15th at 4:46PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13300 block of Colchester Ferry Pl in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 7:30AM and 4:00PM. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the home. Entry was made into an open door to an attached garage. The homeowner’s motorcycle was reported as stolen.
Motorcycle Description:
A 2013, blue & white, Yamaha R1 motorcycle with VA tags: 799439

Residential Burglary – On December 13th at 5:47PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 8200 block of Vermont Pl in Manassas (20111) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. The investigation revealed that entry was made into the home through a basement level door which was forced open. An undisclosed amount of money was reported missing.

Attempted Residential Burglary – On December 15th at 9:14PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 10400 block of Wharfdale Pl in Gainesville (20155) to investigate an alarm activation. Officers checked the residence and discovered an unsecured window. The window screen also appeared to have been removed. No entry is believed to have been made into the home and no property was reported missing.

**END**

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