Crime & Safety
Strong Armed Robberies Similar in Woodbridge: Police
A cash-grabbing caper at a Taco Bell and a Shell station could be connected, according to Prince William County Police.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — Similar incidents of strong armed robberies in less than an hour Tuesday morning lead to the conclusion they may be connected, according to Prince William County Police.
The first incident was reported shortly after 8:30 a.m. at a Shell service station at 2990 Dale Boulevard.
The second incident was reported shortly before 9:30 a.m. at a Taco Bell at 1921 Daniel Stuart Square.
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In both cases, the suspect grabbed cash from an open register when supposedly purchasing items.
An aggregate description of the suspect from the two incidents peg him as black, about 6-0, between 170-180 pounds with short black hair and a full beard.
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He was last seen wearing a gray hooded jacket with a red shirt underneath, gray sweatpants and black shoes.
No weapons was seen in either incident.
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