Crime & Safety

Staples Store Employee Accused of Stealing from Business

It happened at the store on Liberia Avenue in the City of Manassas.

An employee of a local office supply store is accused of stealing money and merchandise, Manassas City Police reports show. 

John Wesley Perkins, 19, of Barrington Park Circle is charged with grand larceny and felony embezzlement, according to the reports. 

Police responded to Staples at 9890 Liberia Ave. on Aug. 27 where the loss prevention manager told them an employee, the suspect, had taken money and goods from the store within the last month. 

The suspect was taken into custody and taken to the adult detention center, booked and released. He is expected to appear in court on Oct. 8 on the charges.  


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