STAFFORD, Va. – On August 13, a Stafford County Sheriff deputy went to Hope Springs Marina on Hope Springs Lane to investigate a larceny report.

Stafford Sheriff spokesman Bill Kennedy said that the deputy spoke with the 911 caller at the marina who said that 11 separate boats parked in the Marina had been broken into. Kennedy said that a total of 19 batteries were stolen from the 11 boats valued at a total of $2,600. Kennedy further said that the batteries appeared to have been stolen from boats that had been left there for some time.

Kennedy said that the victim had driven one of the boats a couple of days earlier and noticed nothing unusual until before he met the deputy, he went to check on the boat and noticed the wires from the batteries had been cut and the battery was missing. Kennedy said that this prompted the victim to check the other boats.

Each battery costs between $105 – $137, and the missing batteries could be sold for scrap or another boat owner may have taken them for use for other boats, said Kennedy.

The person who stole the batteries had to be knowledgeable of boats and where to locate battery wires, said Kennedy.

Anyone who has seen any suspicious activity around this area contact the Stafford County Sheriff office and/or anonymously at Stafford County Crime Solvers.  

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On August 20, Veterans Memorial Park was found burglarized after police discovered that intruders cut and took out a window screen from an unsecured window and tried to open the cash registers in a booth. According to reports, no money from the cash registers or items were stolen. 

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Commercial Burglary – On August 20th at 11:51AM, officers responded to Veterans Park located at 14300 Veterans Dr in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. Staff reported to police that the burglary occurred between 11:59PM on August 19th and 12:30AM on August 20th. The investigation revealed that entry was made into a cashiers booth located in the pool area through an unsecured window after the screen covering the window was cut and removed. Once inside, the suspects attempted to break into the cash registers inside the booth. No entry was made into the registers and no property was reported missing.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – On August 18, a homeowner told police that an intruder entered the home, damaged the basement door, and stole various items, including a motorcycle, television, and a gaming console. 

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Residential Burglary – On August 18th at 6:52PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 17600 block of Avenel Ln in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 4:00PM on August 15th and 6:30PM on August 18th. The investigation revealed that entry was made into the residence through a basement door which was found damaged. A gaming console, television, camera and other property, total value around $3,000, were reported missing. The homeowner’s vehicle, which was parked in the garage, was also reported stolen.

Stolen Vehicle:

A 2010 gray 4-door Ford Fusion with VA tags: WSX-7335

DALE CITY, Va. – On August 15, a homeowner told police that someone tried to enter the home and damaged a front door. According to reports, no entry was made and nothing was stolen. 

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Attempted Residential Burglary – On August 15th at 2:20PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 4800 block of Kenmont Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an attempted burglary. The homeowner reported to police that between 7:30AM and 2:00PM, entry was attempted into the residence through the front door which was found damaged. No entry was made into the home and no property was reported missing.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On August 16, a homeowner told police that someone tried to enter the home and damaged a back patio door. According to reports, no entry was made and nothing was stolen. 

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Attempted Residential Burglary – On August 16th at 9:43AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 16500 block of Steerage Cir in Dumfries (22026) to investigate an attempted burglary. The homeowner reported to police that between 8:00AM on August 12th and 9:00AM on August 16th, entry was attempted into the residence through a rear patio door which was found damaged. No entry was made into the home and no property was reported missing.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On August 18, intruders entered and tried to open a cash register at Queens Gambit restaurant. According to the report, entry was made through an unsecured door and police found no suspects, damage or any money or items stolen. 

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Commercial Burglary – On August 18th at 2:48AM, officers responded to Queens Gambit located at 12730 Black Forest Ln in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an alarm activation. Officers arrived at the location and located an unsecured door. After a check of the business, no suspects were located inside. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the business. Once inside, the suspect(s) attempted to open the cash register. No other damage was reported and no property or money was taken.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On August 17, a 17-year-old victim told police that two men approached him in his car, opened the door, and demanded money from him. According to the report, the two men left with the money and no weapon was seen. 

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Strong Armed Robbery – On August 17th at 11:59PM, officers responded to the 15200 block of Lord Culpeper Ct in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 17 year old male juvenile of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was sitting inside his vehicle in front of his residence when he was approached by two unknown men. One of the men opened the victim’s door and demanded money. The accused took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported and no weapon was seen or implied.

Suspect Description:

White male, between 20 & 25 years of age, 5’7”, 145lbs with a thin build

Last seen wearing a dark colored long-sleeve shirt, dark colored pants and a mask

 

White male, between 20 & 25 years of age, 5’10”, 165lbs with a thin build

Last seen wearing a dark colored long-sleeve shirt, dark colored pants and a mask

DALE CITY, Va. – On August 18, three men, one of whom stayed outside, entered a 7-Eleven store with handguns and demanded money. According to the report, the men left the scene with the money before police arrived. 

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Armed Robbery – On August 18th at 3:23AM, officers responded to the 7-11 located at 14116 Minnieville Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that two unknown men entered the store and approached the counter. Once at the counter, the men pulled out handguns and demanded money. The men took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency before fleeing the area on foot. A third suspect remained just outside the front doors during the robbery. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 Was used to search for the suspects.

Suspect Descriptions:

Black male, between 20 & 27 years of age, 5’10”, 150lbs with a thin build and medium complexion

Last seen wearing a tan button down shirt, blue jeans and a dark purple shirt wrapped around his face

 

Black male, between 20 & 27 years of age, 5’10”, 140lbs with a thin build and medium complexion

Last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, dark pants and a black t-shirt covering his face

 

White male [suspect that remained outside], between 20 & 27 years of age with a thin build – no further description

Last seen wearing no shirt, black pants and white shoes

LAKE RIDGE, Va. – On August 14, a 55-year-old employee at Merchants Tire & Auto was assaulted and robbed in the parking lot by an unknown man. 

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Armed Robbery – On August 14th at 9:17PM, officers responded to the Merchants Tire & Auto located at 12741 Harbor Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 55 year old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was an employee of the business and was walking to his vehicle in the parking lot when he was approached by an unknown man. The man pulled out a knife and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency then assaulted the victim before fleeing the area on foot. Minor injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect.

Suspect Description:

Black male, between 20 & 25 years of age, 5’10”, 150lbs with a thin build, dark complexion and an unshaven face

Last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants