Crime & Safety

Police Make Arrests in Home Invasion, Sexual Assault of Minor

Arrests made in Manassas last week.

Home Invasion Arrest

Manassas City Police have arrested a woman accused of taking part in a home invasion and burglary last week in the 8900 block of Wood Drift Circle.

On November 1, Manassas City Police Officers arrested Michelle Clark, of no known address, and charged her with robbery and abduction.

Clark was held at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center with no bond. Her court date was set for November 29, 2011, police said.

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The victim advised officers that he answered a knock at his door when a female and two male subjects forced themselves into the residence shortly before 9 p.m. on Oct. 26. 

According to the victim, the female rifled through the apartment while one male subject restrained him and the other male acted as a lookout.

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Police continue to search for two male suspects described as black, 50 – 60 years old, for their alleged involvement in the incident.

An undisclosed amount of money was stolen from the residence at the time of the incident. The suspects were last seen leaving in a silver Mercedes vehicle.

This is an ongoing investigation, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police.

Sexual Assault Arrest Involving Minor

A Manassas man has turned himself in to authorities after warrants were obtained accusing him of burglary and sexual battery of a minor.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, police responded to a residence in the 9200 block of Lee Avenue, to investigate a sexual assault involving a minor.

Family members advised officers that Adan Gutierrez— a family acquaintance— had entered the residence at approximately 4:10 a.m, laid down in the victim’s bed and touched her inappropriately, police said. 

Gutierrez, of 9273 Taney Road, did not have permission to be inside the residence, nor is it known how he gained entry.

On November 2, 2011, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Gutierrez turned himself into the Prince William County Adult Detention Center. He is currently being held with no bond and was scheduled to go before a judge Wednesday morning.

 


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