Several armed robberies occurred recently in Prince William. On October 20, a 27-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in Gainesville, resulting in injuries and property loss. The day before, a 56-year-old man was threatened with a firearm at a Motel 6, and on October 18, two 17-year-old boys were approached by three armed suspects near Woodbridge.

Press Releases from Prince William Police Department:

Armed Robbery – On October 20 at 1:07AM, officers responded to the 7600 block of Somerset Crossing Dr. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 27-year-old man, was approached from behind by unknown individuals. During the encounter, the victim was struck with a bat and assaulted before being cut on the hand with a knife. The suspects took the victim’s property and left the area. The victim went to a nearby business and contacted the police. The victim was treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. A phone, clothing, and money were reported missing. The suspects were only described as a Hispanic males wearing dark-colored clothing.

Armed Robbery – On October 19 at 5:56AM, officers responded to the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Rd. [near] Dumfries (22025) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 56-year-old man, was assisting an unknown woman with a broken-down vehicle when he was approached by an unknown man. During the encounter, the man brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s property before leaving the area with the woman. No injuries were reported. A phone and money were reported missing. The suspects were described as a medium build white male with a goatee and mustache and a medium build white female with long blond hair.

Armed Robbery – On October 18 at 1:58PM, officers responded to the area of Westridge Dr. near Westridge Pond Path [near] Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victims, both 17- year-old male juveniles, were approached by three unknown men, possibly juveniles. During the encounter, the suspects brandished firearms and demanded the victim’s property. A brief altercation ensued before the suspects took the victim’s property and left in a black sedan. Minor injuries were reported by one of the victims. A phone, clothing, a backpack and keys were reported missing. The suspects were described as black males between 15-20 years old, wearing dark-colored clothing.

A suspect was arrested on October 15 for a strong-arm robbery that occurred on September 15 near Manassas. An additional suspect was arrested earlier, and both face charges related to the incident. In addition, on October 16, officers responded to a robbery at a Shell service station near Woodbridge, where an unknown man pushed an employee and stole money before fleeing.

Press Release from Prince William Police Department:

Strong-Arm Robbery *ARREST – On October 15, the suspect, identified as Byron Daniel PINZON, who was sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 8300 block of Sudley Rd. [near] Manassas (20109) on September 15, was arrested. An additional suspect was previously arrested in September in connection to the investigation.

Arrested on September 25:
Byron Daniel PINZON, 22, of 10091 Irongate Way [near] Manassas
Charged with robbery
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Strong-Arm Robbery *SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED | ARREST [Previously Released] – On September 25, officers concluded the investigation into the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 8300 block of Sudley Rd. [near] Manassas (20109) on September 15. While investigating the incident, officers identified both suspects involved in the robbery and obtained arrest warrants. On September 25, officers located and arrested one of the suspects, identified as Oscar Yovani GUEVARA ARGUETA. The investigation continues as officers attempt to locate the second suspect, identified as Byron Daniel PINZON.

Strong-Arm Robbery [Previously Released] – On September 15 at 11:31AM, officers responded to the 8300 block of Sudley Rd. [near] Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 38-year-old man, was approached by two unknown men near the dumpster area of a local business. During the encounter, one of the men grabbed the victim while the other man took the victim’s money before both suspects ran away. No injuries were reported.

Additionally, another robbery is under investigation at a Shell service station near Woodbridge:

Press Release from Prince William Police Department:

Strong-Arm Robbery – On October 16 at 8:01PM, officers responded to the Shell service station located at 14325 Gideon Dr. [near] Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed an unknown man walked behind the service counter where he pushed the employee and took an undisclosed amount of money before leaving the store. No injuries were reported. The suspect was described as a heavy-set Hispanic male.