Updated: Dec. 18, 11:30 p.m.
Despite police clearing the scene, no arrest has been made.
"We no longer believe he is in the area and has not yet been apprehended," police spokesperson Officer Jonathan Merriman said.
The case remains under investigation.
Updated: Dec. 18, 11:15 p.m.
According to police, perimeter units have cleared from Wellington Road and Freedom Center Boulevard in Manassas and traffic has returned to normal.
Original Story:
The Prince William County Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect in the area of Wellington Road and Freedom Center Boulevard in Manassas.
Police believe the individual held-up a business in the 9000 block of Wellington Road and may be responsible for another robbery in Nokesville.
The suspect is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, thin build, wearing a white or grey hoodie, blue jeans and a black ski mask.
According to police spokesperson Officer Jonathan Merriman, the suspect's description matches that of a robbery suspect from an earlier incident in the 13000 block of Fitzwater Drive in Nokesville. He fled on foot in an unknown direction.
"Citizens in the area are asked to be alert to suspicious persons and increased police presence," said Merriman. "Anyone with possible information regarding these robberies are asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department at (703) 792-6500."
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