Woodbridge teen rattled while walking to school

Suspicious Person Incident – On October 11, 2024 at 5:25PM, Prince William County officers responded to investigate a suspicious incident that reportedly occurred in the 14200 block of Smoketown Rd in Woodbridge (22192) earlier that morning around 7:00AM.

The investigation revealed a 17-year-old female juvenile was approached by an unknown man approximately three times over the preceding week and a half in the mornings while walking to school. The juvenile typically encountered the man near the Prince William Square Shopping Center. During the encounter, the man would make statements prompting concern. No physical contact was reported in any of the encounters. The incidents were recently disclosed prompting police to be notified.

The individual was described as a black male, bald, 5’3”, with a small build, clean-shaven face, and spoke with an accent.