Child reports being grabbed by unknown man while walking to bus stop Sept. 28 in Manassas

Suspicious Event
On September 28, 2018 at approximately 1:15 p.m., detectives from the Manassas City Police Department were notified of a suspicious event which occurred on the 9200 block of Byrd Drive, according to Sr. Police Officer Charles Sharp. police department spokesman.

Off. Sharp said that city police investigators spoke to a 10-year-old female victim who reported that at approximately 6:30 a.m. she was approached by an unknown male in the area of Byrd Dr/Aspen Pl while she was walking to her bus stop.  The victim told police the suspect then grabbed her by the wrist.  The victim yelled for a friend in the area and the suspect let go of the victim and walked away.  The victim was not injured in the incident, police said.

Suspect Description:
- White Male with a short brown beard
- Last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt and black sneakers

Off. Sharp said the investigation is ongoing.  He said that anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Brooks with the Manassas City Police Department at 703-257-8040 or the Manassas City/Manassas Park Crime Solvers at 703-330-0330.