Crime & Safety

Accused Walgreens Robber Caught on Tape

Police said the suspect tried to disguise his identity with a surgical mask, but was caught on tape buying the masks moments before the robbery.

Manassas City Police Officers are investigating a robbery that occurred at a local Walgreens Pharmacy after a man wearing a surgical mask entered the store and demanded pills.

Police said it happened at the Walgreen located at 9271 Sudley Road at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, when a white male entered the store and handed the cashier a note demanding the pills.

The suspect covered his identity by wearing a surgical mask, police said, but his plan backfired after police reviewed surveillance footage from a nearby pharmacy that showed the suspect purchasing a package of surgical masks moments before the robbery occurred. 

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The suspect was able to leave the scene with the pills in a black or dark colored Toyota Camry or Avalon, police said.

The suspect is described as a white male with brown hair,  20-30 years old, 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 170-190 lbs.

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This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about the suspect or the robbery is asked to call police the Manassas City Crime Solvers. A cash reward up to $1,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest in the case .  The confidential 24-hour tip line is (703) 330-0330.


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