Teens robbed in theater
Woodbridge, Va. – Three teenagers who went for an afternoon at the movies were robbed.
Police said the three victims, a 14-year-old girl and two 15-year-old males all from Woodbridge, were inside AMC Theaters Potomac Mills mall at 5:30 p.m. Thursday when three males walked up to them, two of them escorted the victims into the theater while a third acted as a look out, implied they had a gun, and then took an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim, said police.
The men were said to be between 18 and 25-years-old, two were thin and one had a heavyset build, said police. All were seen wearing blue jeans and dark-colored sweatshirts.
More police reports:
Armed Robbery – On December 30that 5:56AM, police responded to the Exxon Service Station located at 12850 Gordon Blvd in Woodbridge (22191) for a robbery. The clerk, a 56 year old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was opening the door for business when two unknown masked men attempted to enter, one armed with a handgun. The clerk struggled with the men
at the door and was assaulted. The men eventually entered the store and took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency before fleeing the area, possibly in a vehicle. The victim was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. The victim was only able to provide a limited description due to the men wearing masks.
Lookout:
Both were described as being around 5’10” / 175lbs, medium build, unknown race or age
Last seen wearing black hooded sweatshirts, blue jeans, boots and black masks
Armed Robbery – On December 30th at 2:01AM, police responded to the 7-11 located at 14797 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) for a robbery. The clerk reported to police that he was outside of the store cleaning up when he was confronted by an unknown man. The man displayed a handgun and both men went back into store. Once there, the man went behind the
counter and took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency and cigarettes before fleeing the store
on foot. No injuries were reported.
Lookout:
Black male, between 21 & 22 years of age, 5’08” / 160lbs, medium build with black hair
Last seen wearing a black jacket with a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black shoes,
black gloves and a black scarf covering his face
Burglary – On December 27th at 3:41PM, police responded to the 14300 block of Fullerton Rd in Woodbridge (22193) for a burglary to a vacant residence. Property owner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 5:00PM on December 23rd
and 3:41PM on December 27th. Entry appeared to have been made through a basement window which had been removed. Copper piping, valued around $7,000, was reported missing.
**ARRESTS**
Malicious Wounding – On December 29
th at 4:30AM, police were at Potomac Hospital located at 2300 Opitz Blvd in Woodbridge (22191) with a disorderly subject. Police had the accused previously detained under a Temporary Detention Order when she became disorderly in hospital and towards the officer. The officer attempted to detain and calm the accused down when a struggle ensued. A nurse, a 41 year old male of Woodbridge, attempted to assist the officer and was bitten on the arm by the accused causing a minor injury. The accused was eventually taken into custody and charged. The victim was treated at the hospital.
Arrested:
Martha MARTINEZ, 46, of 14695 Hackwood St in Woodbridge
Charged with malicious wounding and obstruction of justice
Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond
-Prince William police
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