DALE CITY, Va. – An admitted drug dealer himself became a victim of a crime when his would-be customer put a shotgun in his face and robbed him, police said.
More in a press release:
Armed Robbery | Attempted Malicious Wounding – On April 12th at 9:27PM, police responded to the area of Hillendale Dr and Haddock Rd in Woodbridge (22193) for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived in the area and located the victim, a 20 year old man of Woodbridge, who reported to police that he was in the area of Harry Dawson Park waiting for a male acquaintance to sell marijuana.
When the man arrived, he displayed a shotgun and demanded the marijuana and the victim’s wallet. The victim handed over the marijuana and then a struggle ensued over the wallet. The victim was eventually able to break free and run away. The male suspect began to chase the victim and, at one point, fired the shotgun towards the victim. No injuries were reported.
Detectives from the Robbery Unit were able to identify the suspect involved in this case as the accused. A search warrant was executed at the suspect’s address on Kendall Dr in Woodbridge, however the accused was not located. The victim was also charged with a drug related offense in regard to this incident. Investigation continues.
Wanted: (Photo from April 2012)
Clarence Christopher COLEMAN, 20, of 4505 Kendall Dr in Woodbridge
Described as a black male, 5’8”, 150lbs, medium build with black hair and brown eyes
Wanted for robbery, attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
