MANASSAS, VA – The Prince William Police Department is investigating a possible abduction of a twenty-year-old woman who was walking to her apartment on Butterfield Street in Manassas.
According to police, on Saturday, at 9:05 PM, officers responded to the Assembly Manassas Apartments located in the 10400 block of Butterfield St in Manassas. to investigate an assault.
“The victim, a 20-year-old woman, reported to police that she was walking to her apartment when she was approached from behind by an unknown man,” the department said in a statement. “The man grabbed the victim who screamed causing the man to let go and flee on foot. The victim stated she originally observed the man in the parking lot pull up in a tan-colored sedan. The man initially exited his vehicle first and walked towards the complex.”
Then, the victim then exited her vehicle and began walking towards her building.
“Once inside her building, the man proceeded to an upper floor before observing the victim and confronting her as she was attempting to enter her apartment,” the department said in a release. “The man grabbed the victim from behind in a “bear-hug” before the victim screamed. The suspect then released the victim and fled the building. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect who was not located. No injuries were reported, and no property was taken. Detectives are asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact police.”
Police described the suspect as male, medium complexion, unknown age, 5’9”, 185lbs, with a medium build and wearing glasses with gold-colored frames. He was last seen wearing a gray zip-up hooded sweatshirt, black balaclava-style mask, black & gray sweatpants, and black sneakers.