MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA) -- Prince William County Police are seeking information about multiple necklace robberies in the Manassas area.
According to police, the first incident took place on Sept. 29 at 4:30 p.m. at the 10100 block of Portsmouth Road. A 70-year-old woman told police she was walking home when an unknown man approached her. He grabbed her necklace, causing it to break, and ran to an awaiting an older model 2-door Toyota.
The suspect is described as a black male, 15 or 16 years old, 5'10", with a thin build. He was last seen wearing and black shirt and white shorts.
In the evening of Sept. 27, a 44-year-old woman was walking to her home when she was approached by an unknown man. The suspect went for her necklace and knocked the victim to the ground, suffering minor injuries. The necklace broke and the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect is described as a black male, between 18 - 20 years of age, around 6' and has a thin build. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and a black cap.
On Sept. 26 at 4:33 p.m. a 56-year-old man was approached by an unknown suspect as he walked home. The man assaulted the victim and forcibly took his necklace but suffered no injuries. The suspect fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a black male, between 18 - 20 years of age, 6', 150 pounds, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and pants.
If you have any information on these robberies call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS and you may remain anonymous.
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.