Four hit-and-run accidents and theft of $19,000 vehicle investigated by Manassas Police

Manassas City Police Department
Crime Report
Oct. 3, 2016

Hit & Run – Vehicle
At approximately 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2016, Manassas City Police responded to the 8700 block of Mathis Ave for a report of a hit and run. The reporting party told officers that she was attempting to exit a bank parking lot and turn left onto Mathis Ave when another vehicle traveling northbound on Mathis Ave struck hers on the driver’s side, causing $9,000 in damage. While the victim was checking on a juvenile passenger in the back seat, the suspect vehicle fled northbound towards Manassas Park. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
          Description of Suspect Vehicle: Light green minivan (possibly a mid 2000s Honda)

Hit & Run – Vehicle
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 29, 2016, Manassas City Police responded to the area of Dorsey Cir and Sudley Rd for a report of a hit and run. The victim, an adult female of Woodbridge, told officers that she was stopped waiting to turn left onto Dorsey Cir when she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling in the direction of Digges Rd from Rolling Rd. The suspect vehicle immediately fled the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Hit & Run – Two Vehicles
On Sept. 21, 2016, Manassas City Police met with two residents on the 8800 block of Portner Ave for separate hit and run reports. The reporting parties told officers that sometime between 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 and the morning of Sept. 21, someone struck their vehicles while they were parked adjacent to one another’s along Portner Ave., causing $50 in damage to the front end of each vehicle.

Motor Vehicle Theft
On Sept. 25, 2016, Manassas City Police met with a resident in the area of Wellington Rd and Clover Hill Rd for a report of a stolen auto. The reporting party told officers that sometime between 2 a.m. and 7:40 a.m., someone stole his vehicle from where it was parked on Clover Hill Rd. The stolen vehicle was valued at approximately $19,000.
Description of Stolen Vehicle: 2013 Toyota Camry, black, four-door, with black tint and silver stock rims

**Crime Prevention TIP**
The H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) program from Virginia State Police provides an online tip submission form for citizens to report information concerning the theft of vehicles, vehicle parts or chop shop operations Information remains confidential throughout the process, and tips leading to arrests are eligible for rewards of up to $25,000. Submit an anonymous tip or call 800-947-HEAT (800-947-4328). http://www.heatreward.com

HEAT also offers free VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) etching services for motorists. Manassas City Police will host its next free VIN etching event with Prince William County Police on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Home Depot (8805 Liberia Ave).