Crime & Safety
Woman Wanted For Burglary, Assault In Woodbridge: Police
Authorities are looking for a woman who broke into a home, whacked a person in the head and stole her purse in Woodbridge, say PWC Police.

WOODBRIDGE, VA—Authorities are looking for a woman who broke into a home, whacked a woman in the head and stole a purse Friday night in the 4100 block of Ferrara Terrace, according to Prince William County Police. Merissa Sielia Sesay, 19, of the 3000 block of Fordson Court in Alexandria, is described as 5-5, 160 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
At 8:30 p.m., police responded to the residence for a reported assault. A woman, 18, said she had just returned home when she was approached outside her residence by Sesay, an acquaintance. Sesay demanded her purse but the woman refused and went inside, closing the door behind her.
Sesay then forcibly entered the residence, hit the woman on the head, went into another room and grabbed the purse. She then fled in a vehicle, after which the woman contacted police. Minor injuries were reported.
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Attempts to find Sesay have been unsuccessful, but a warrant has been obtained for her arrest. She's wanted for burglary and assault and battery. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-792-6500.
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