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Police investigate rash of robberies in eastern Prince William

From Prince William police: 

Armed Robberies On August 7, officers and detectives with the Robbery Unit responded to investigate three separate robberies which occurred between 12:37AM and 2:06AM at 7-Eleven stores located at 14820 Cloverdale Dr, 15052 Cardinal Dr, and 1701 Featherstone Rd in the Woodbridge area. In each incident, employees reported to police that two unknown men entered the store brandishing a firearm and a silver bat. During the encounter, the suspects demanded money and cigarettes before fleeing the area possibly in a dark SUV or van. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.

Suspect Descriptions:

Light skinned black or Hispanic males, between 24 & 27 years of age, 5’06’’-6’00” with thin builds

Suspect 1 was last seen wearing a grey mask, white gloves, blue/grey long sleeve shirt, grey sweatpants, and grey shoes

Suspect 2 was last seen wearing red or burgundy backpack, a black mask, black long sleeve shirt, green camo pants, and black/yellow shoes

  

Armed Robbery On August 7 at 12:09AM, officers responded to the 2700 block of Potomac Mills Cir in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 35-year-old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was walking to his vehicle located in a parking lot in the above area when he was approached from behind by an unknown man. During the encounter, the suspect placed a metal object against the victim’s head and demanded a bag containing a bank deposit from a nearby business. The suspect took the bag then fled the area on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.

Suspect Description:

A black male last seen wearing all black clothing No further description available

 

Armed Robbery On August 6 at 8:40PM, officers responded to the Harbor Freight Store located at 14250 Smoketown Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. Several employees reported to police that an unknown man and woman entered the store brandishing handguns and demanding money. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects who were not located. The investigation continues.

Suspect Descriptions:

Black male, 6’01” with a thin build No further description available

Last seen wearing a black mask, black jacket, and jeans

Black female with a thin build No further description available

Last seen wearing a black mask, beige jacket, and jeans

 

Armed Robbery On August 5 at 11:35PM, officers responded to the 7-Eleven located at 14517 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. Store employees reported to police that two unknown men entered the store then grabbed some beer. When they approached the counter, one of the men displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspects fled the area in a small pick-up truck without taking any money when additional customers entered the store. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.

Suspect Descriptions:

Black male, between 25 & 40 years of age, 5’11”, 240- 250lbs, with a medium complexion, and full beard

Last seen wearing a dark hat, dark jacket, faded black jeans, and black/white shoes

White male, between 25 & 35 years of age, with a medium complexion, and goatee

Last seen wearing a multi-colored backpack, black hat, white rimmed glasses, black jacket, black pants, and black/white New Balance shoes

 

Strong Armed Robbery On August 8 at 12:44AM, officers responded to the area of Occoquan Rd and Hylton Ave in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 37-year-old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was walking in the above area when he was approached by two unknown men. During the encounter, the men punched the victim in the face then took his wallet before fleeing the area on foot. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects who were not located. The victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The investigation continues.

Suspect Description:

Two black males, between 18 & 20 years of age, 5’10”-6’00” No further description available

 

 

Strong Armed Robbery | Domestic Assault and Battery On August 6 at 11:55PM, officers responded to the 2600 block of Neabsco Common Pl in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic assault. The victim, a 35-year-old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused punched the victim in the face then grabbed her cell phone before fleeing the area. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers obtained warrants for the arrest of the accused. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.

Wanted: [No Photo Available]

Devon GORDON, 35, of 110 Vassar Dr in Newark, New Jersey

Described as a black male, 6’02”, 300lbs with black hair and brown eyes

Wanted for robbery and domestic assault & battery

 
 

 

 

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