Police: Five Armed Robberies Linked, Video Released

An armed robbery at the In & Out Mart in Manassas on Dec. 9 is only the latest in a string of five robberies, including stores in Chantilly, Fairfax City and Manassas Park.

On Monday, Manassas City Police released video and images taken of the suspect in previous robberies in hopes it will help in identifying the suspect.

The suspect entered the In & Out Mart at 8930 Ashton Avenue and demanded money from the clerk while pointing a gun at him. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

He was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’5” tall with a thin build and slight beard, wearing a black fishing style hat, black jacket, black pants, and black shoes

Four other robberies are believed to have been linked:

• 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Croson’s Store, 42382 John Mosby Hwy., Chantilly
• 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Radio Shack, 8454 Centreville Road, Manassas Park
• 7:40 p.m. Nov. 10, Shell Gas Station, 3560 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax City
• 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Shell Gas Station, 11175 Lee Highway, Fairfax City

Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at 703-257-8092 or Crime Solvers. The Manassas City Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases. The confidential 24-hour tip line is 703-330-0330.