Suspect hijacks car with flat tire in Yorkshire while driver waits for roadside assistance

Carjacking – On September 1 at 3:33PM, officers responded to the area of Bull Run Rd and Yorkshire Ln in Manassas (20111) to investigate a carjacking.

The victim, a 44-year-old woman, reported to police that she was driving in the above area when her vehicle sustained a flat tire. As the victim was waiting for assistance, she was approached by an unknown man who physically assaulted her before taking the vehicle. As the suspect fled the area in the vehicle, the victim was dragged a short distance. The victim reported minor injuries.

The vehicle was located a short time later in the area of Mathis Ave in Manassas City. Officers, with assistance from Manassas City Police and Manassas Park Police, searched the area for the suspect who was not located. A vehicle camera in the area caught an image of the suspect. The identity of the suspect remains unknown. The investigation continues.

Suspect Description:
White male, between 30-45 years of age, 5’11” with a medium build and full beard
Last seen wearing a green long sleeve shirt, dark pants, dark shoes, and a black hat