FROM POLICE REPORTS:
DALE CITYÂ
Armed Robbery – On August 7th at 10:30PM, police responded to investigate a robbery which was reported to have occurred in the area of Kenwood Dr and Kenmar Dr in Woodbridge (22193) around 9:50PM. The victims, a 19 year old male and a 19 year old female – both of Woodbridge, reported to police that were in the above area to meet a known acquaintance when they were approached by an unknown man who displayed a shotgun and demanded money. The man took both victims cell phones and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency before fleeing the area. After the incident, the victims drove to the police station to report the incident to police. No injuries were reported. This incident does not appear to be random. The investigation continues.
Lookout:
White male, between 17 & 21 years of age, 5’7” / 185lbs, medium build with short black hair and an unshaven appearance
Last seen wearing a white t-shirt, gray pants and a white skull mask
LAKE RIDGE
Residential Burglary – On August 6th at 6:26PM, police responded to the 3100 block of Rivanna Ct in Woodbridge (22192) for a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 12:10PM on August 2nd and 3:49PM on August 4th. There were no signs of forced entry. Three televisions and various electronics, valued around $3,000, were reported missing.
STAFFORD
Racial slurs and depictions of male genetailia was painted on neighborhood signs in the Hunters Pond and Seven Lakes neighborhoods on Stefaniga Drive. Stafford sheriff’s deputies received multiple calls about incidents of vandalism where “KKK” was painted on signs in the area, between late Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Mailboxes and street signs were also spray painted. Two homemade wooden wagon wheels were also destroyed. Cases of vandalism were also reported on Mountain View Road and Autumn Drive during the same time period.
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