Police Investigate Potential Link Between Necklace Robberies
Prince William County Police said there could be a tie between three recent necklace robberies in the Manassas area.
In less than a week, at least three Manassas residents have reported that a man stole necklaces from around their necks—and Prince William County Police say that there may be a link between the strong-armed robberies. The first robbery occurred on Sept. 26, around 4:33 p.m., near Hiram Ct. and Notre Dame St., when a 56-year-old man reported that a stranger assaulted him, stole his necklace and ran away. He did not report any injuries. The suspect was described as a black male between 18 and 20 years old, six feet tall, about 150 pounds, with a thin build and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and pants. Just a day later, at 5:58 p.m., a 44-year-old woman reported that an unknown man grabbed the necklace from her …
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5:08 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012
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