Crime & Safety

Victim's Cell Phone Stolen at Knifepoint

A man was standing on the side of the Super 8 on New Market Court when an unknown man snatched his bag and fled.

Prince William County Police are looking for a man who reportedly stole a bag from a victim at knifepoint. 

A 22-year-old man reported on Nov. 21, at 10:13 p.m., that he was standing on the side of the Super 8 located at at 7249 New Market Court, Manassas, when an unknown man approached him. The man showed a knife and took the victim's black bag, which contained a cell phone. He then fled on foot. The victim did not report any injuries. 

Police are on the lookout for a black male between 18-24 years old, about 6'1", around 140 pounds, with short black hair, brown eyes and a thin build. He was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and a black mask. 

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The information in this article was provided by the Prince William County Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. 


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