Location: Sheetz, 5350 Dale Blvd, Woodbridge VA
Time: Arrested July 26; original incident occurred July 7 at approximately 2:19 p.m.
Prince William County Police have arrested a juvenile in connection with a violent assault and shoplifting incident that occurred earlier this month at a Woodbridge convenience store.
According to police, a 16-year-old male from Woodbridge was taken into custody on July 26 after investigators identified him as the suspect in the July 7 incident at the Sheetz on Dale Boulevard. Investigators allege the teen entered the store, stole multiple items of merchandise, and assaulted a 65-year-old woman while leaving the business.
The victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The juvenile has been charged with malicious wounding and shoplifting. He is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center while awaiting a pending court date.