Crime & Safety
Two Children Arrested in Grant Avenue Mob Assault
The victim told police he was confronted by a group of young people he knew.
A boy was assaulted and robbed by a group as he was walking near Byrd Drive and Grant Avenue, Manassas Police said.
It happened at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the intersection of the two streets.
The victim told police he was confronted by a group of boys he knew and least two of them started attacking him and tried to take his cell phone.
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Police arrested two boys in connection with the incident, but are still on the lookout for more suspects.
Anyone with information about this case can call the Crime Solvers’ anonymous tip line at 703-330-0330 or the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at 703-257-8092.
The Manassas City Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1000 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases. The confidential 24-hour tip line is 703-330-0330.
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