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Robber hits 3 Woodbridge businesses on same street

Three Woodbridge businesses on Darby Brook Court were targeted by robbers this week.

Shanghai Café Chinese Cuisine

On the afternoon of July 26, Prince William police were called to Shanghai Café Chinese Cuisine for an attempted burglary.

According to the business owner, that someone attempted to enter the business overnight on July 25 between 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 a.m., stated Prince William police.

The front door was found damage, but no entry was made and no property was reported missing, stated Prince William police.

Maxim Healthcare Services

In the morning on July 27, Prince William police responded to a call at Maxim Healthcare Services for a burglary.

An employee stated that the burglary took place between 6 p.m. on July 24, and 1 p.m. on July 26, according to Prince William police.

An investigation showed there was no sign of forced entry, and that the individual entered the business at the main office, rummaging through several desk drawers. No property was reported missing, stated Prince William police.

National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Prince William police also responded to a call for a burglary at the National Wildlife Refuge Complex on July 27.
A facility manager stated that the burglary occurred between 10 a.m. on July 25 and 8 a.m. on July 27, stated Prince William police.

There was no sign of forced entry, and the individual entered several offices, taking money, two firearms, ammunition and other property, according to Prince William police.

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