Prince William County Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with an armed robbery linked to a clothing sale organized through Instagram. The incident occurred on March 30 at Coverstone IV Apartments, where the victim was confronted by the suspect with a firearm, leading to the theft of cash and items before fleeing the scene. Authorities are still searching for a second suspect involved in the crime, which highlights a troubling trend of online interactions being used to facilitate in-person robberies.
In related incidents, police are investigating a fatal car crash in Woodbridge and a series of burglaries at local restaurants. Alongside the robbery, a young woman died following a collision, and multiple establishments experienced break-ins within hours of each other. Witness accounts are being sought to aid these investigations, prompting concerns over public safety in the area.
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