Crime & Safety
13-Year-Old Attacked, Robbed Of Shoes In Manassas: Police
A teen boy was injured during an afternoon assault and robbery, police say.
MANASSAS, VA – A young teenager was attacked and robbed of his shoes on Friday afternoon in Manassas, police say.
According to the Prince William County Police Department, officers responded to the 4700 block of Willoughby Lane just after 3:30 p.m. Friday. They say a 13-year-old boy was walking in the area when he was approached by a stranger who assaulted him, stole his shoes and left on foot.
The boy was injured during the assault, though his injuries were described as minor.
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The suspect is described as a Hispanic boy about 16 years old wearing a dark Gap hoodie, multicolored pajama pants and a ski mask.
Police searched the area with the assistance of a dog, but the suspect wasn’t found.
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Prince William police ask anyone with information to contact them at (703) 792-7000 or submit a tip online here.
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