Police Seek Suspect Brandishing Gun in Manassas Mall Robbery

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Man suspected of shoplifted July 18, 2018 from Manassas Mall.
The Prince William Police are asking for the community's assistance in locating a man who shoplifted at a Manassas Mall store and brandished a gun at a loss prevention employee.
On July 16 at 1:56 p.m., officers responded to the Macy’s located at 8270 Sudley Road in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery.
The investigation revealed that the suspect was observed shoplifting inside the store. A loss prevention employee confronted the suspect as he exited the business.
During the encounter, a struggle ensued and the suspect brandished a firearm at the loss prevention employee before fleeing the area on foot. No injuries were reported. Clothing items were reported stolen.
A police K-9 searched for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.
Man brandishes gun at Manassas Mall caught on security video.
Suspect DescriptionHispanic male, 5’08”, between 150-160 pounds, with black hair and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a shirt with “#8” on the shoulder, jeans and white shoes. Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a webtip to: www.pwcgov.org/policetip.
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