Suspect located and charged for armed robbery

Armed Robbery *ARREST – On March 17, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit and members of the U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force located the suspect, Martin MARTINEZ, who was wanted in connection to a robbery which occurred in the 7300 block of Old Centreville Rd in Manassas on January 15. MARTINEZ was arrested without incident leaving a residence in Manassas.                

Arrested on March 17:

Martin Anuar MARTINEZ, 25, of No Fixed Address                                                                                           

Charged with 3 counts of robbery and 3 counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony

Court Date: April 11, 2016| Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond   

• Armed Robbery [Previously Released] – On January 15 at 6:15PM, officers responded to the 7300 block of Old Centreville Rd in Manassas (20111) to investigate a robbery. The victims, a 22 year old man of Woodbridge and two 18 year old men of Maryland, reported to police that they met with the accused, an acquaintance, and an unknown man in the above area to purchase marijuana.  During the encounter, the men brandished handguns and took the victim’s money and cell phones before fleeing the area in a white Toyota sedan. No injuries were reported.  Following the investigation, detectives from the Robbery Unit obtained warrants for the arrest of the accused. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful as he may have left the area. The investigation continues.