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2 face robbery, assault charges after fight

Two women face charges of robbery, and assault and battery after police were called to a fight on Automotive Drive near Manassas late last month.

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Strong Armed Robbery *ARREST –  Both suspects involved in the robbery which was reported to have occurred in the 10600 block of Automotive Dr in Manassas on February 27 have been located and arrested. Helanna SHAW was arrested without incident on March 2 and Brianna O’TOOLE was arrested without incident on March 10.
Arrested on March 10:
Brianna Seval O’TOOLE, 18, of 14713 Basingstoke Lp in Centreville
Charged with 1 count of robbery and 1 count of assault & battery
Court Date: April 15, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Shaw,-HelannaArrested on March 2:
Helanna Amara SHAW, 19, of 7419 Hogarth St in Springfield
Charged with 1 count of robbery and 2 counts of assault & battery
Court Date: April 15, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Strong Armed Robbery [Previously Released] – On February 27 at 12:05PM, officers responded to the 10600 block of Automotive Dr in Manassas (20110) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 19 year old woman of Manassas, reported to police that she and two acquaintances, identified as Helanna SHAW and Brianna O’TOOLE, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, both of the accused suspects struck the victim in the face and chest. When a witness, a 20 year old man of Manassas, attempted to separate the parties, he was assaulted by SHAW. At one point, O’TOOLE grabbed the victim’s cell phone then fled the area on foot. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, warrants were obtained for the accused.