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Crime Watch: Police Called for Trespassing, Burglaries from Unlocked Cars

Police officers in Dumfries were called to the Dumfries Shopping Plaza at 3:55 p.m. on January 15 for a report of trespassing.

More in a press release from police:

On 1/15/13 at approximately 1555 hrs officers were dispatched to Dumfries Shopping Plaza for a report of a subject trespassing after being forbidden to do so on the property. Mr. Jamario Dawkins of the 17500 block of Mine Road, DOB 4/13/1982, was located and it was determined he had been barred from the property.

He was arrested and taken before the magistrate. Mr. Dawkins was held at the ADC with a secure bond for $5000.00. General District Court date March 14th

The latest crime report from Manassas police:

Six Larcenies from Auto

The Manassas City Police Department is investigating the larceny of items from six different vehicles parked in the following areas of the Wellington neighborhood: 10100 & 10200 blocks of Bens Way, 10100 block of Strawflower Lane, 9300 block of Dahlia Court, 9400 block of Flowerden Lane. Residents reported that during the night of January 15/16, unknown suspect(s) went through six unlocked cars and opened glove boxes and center consoles. Cash, portable electronics and prescription medications were reported stolen.

Residential Burglary (attempted)

The Manassas City Police Department is investigating the attempted burglary of a residence on the 8400 block of Kirby Street. A resident reported to police that the attempted burglary occurred sometime between January 12 and January 16. Basement window screens were damaged and partially removed. The unknown suspect did not gain entry into the residence.

Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Crime Solvers’ anonymous tip line at (703) 330-0330, or to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at (703) 257-8092.

The Manassas City Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1000 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases. The confidential 24-hour tip line is (703) 330-0330.