Crime & Safety
Police: Woman Abducted at Knifepoint in Manassas Area
Suspect does have local ties to the Manassas area and is possibly still armed with a knife, according to Prince William County Police.
Prince William County Police has located the victim who was abducted at knifepoint after midnight early Saturday from her Manassas area bedroom.
Yezmin Elizabeth Ruiz-Monchez, 25, of Manassas, is receiving medical attention.
Police have said the suspect was known to the victim, but have not confirmed his identity. Warrants are pending, according to police spokesperson Officer Jonathan Perok.
Find out what's happening in Manassasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police responded at 12:30 a.m. Saturday to the 8100 block of Portwood Turn in Manassas regarding an abduction.
A witness reported that the suspect assaulted an occupant of the apartment before grabbing a kitchen knife and forcing his way into Ruiz-Monchez’s bedroom. He reportedly took her from the apartment and cut the other occupant of the home before fleeing.
Find out what's happening in Manassasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
