Crime & Safety

'Upskirting' Suspect Sought in Manassas

A man is wanted for taking cell phone photos of a young woman shopping at a Walmart, according to Prince William County Police.

MANASSAS, VA โ€” A man is wanted for taking cell phone pictures of a 23-year-old Manassas woman up her skirt (known as "upskirting") last Thursday at a Walmart, 9401 Liberia Avenue, according to Prince William County Police. He's described as black, age unknown, with a thin build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Shortly before 2 p.m., police responded to the scene where the victim said she was shopping when she felt something touch her skirt. When she turned around, she saw an unknown man holding a cell phone under her skirt. When she confronted him, he fled the store and left in a black Lexus SUV.

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call Prince William County Police at 703-670-3700.


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