Daytime burglars plaguing Manassas community

Manassas City police are looking for the person or persons responsible for 20 robberies at homes in the George Town South Community beginning in October. In most cases, suspects entered through unlocked doors and windows when residents were away, stealing jewelry, cameras, cash and coins, a police report said. – Dan Genz

Man accused of stabbing pit bull

A Dale City man faces animal cruelty charges in Prince William County for reportedly stabbing an acquaintance’s pet pit bull with a knife during an argument last week, according to a police report. The pit bull was transported to a local animal hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. James L. Jack, 44, of Dale City, and another person were arguing when the incident escalated, according to the report. – Dan Genz