Prince William Police Department: “Armed Robbery – On August 13 at 11:34 p.m., officers responded to the area of Shields Way and Rodes Drive in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 33-year-old man, was walking in the above area when he was approached from behind and knocked to the ground. The suspect then struck the victim multiple times and took his property. During the encounter, the suspect threatened the victim with a knife. The suspect took the victim’s watch and money before fleeing on foot. The victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene by fire and rescue personnel. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect who was not located. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark blue jeans.”
“Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On August 13 at 11:57 a.m., officers responded to the Marywood Apartments located in the 10700 block of Crestwood Drive in Manassas (20109) to investigate a destruction of property. The investigation revealed at approximately 2:20 a.m., gunshots were heard in the above area. Later that morning, a resident of an apartment located damage to a bedroom ceiling. Further investigation revealed a round entered the apartment from the outside, traveled through a window and into the ceiling. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.”
