Prince William police have charged a man following an attempted armed robbery in Woodbridge.
According to Prince William police, officers responded to G Street in Woodbridge on the evening of August 15 for the attempted robbery.
The victim – a 45-year old Woodbridge man – told officers that he was walking on G Street when he was approached by 25-year old John Banks, according to Prince William police.
Prince William police stated that during the incident, Banks struck the victim with a blunt object and demanded money. Banks fled the scene before taking any money, according to Prince William police.
The victim had minor injuries and went to an area medical facility for treatment, stated Prince William police.
On August 19, the victim saw Banks walking on Occoquan Road and alerted Prince William police.
Banks is being charged with attempted armed robbery and malicious wounding, according to Prince William police.
