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FAIRFAX COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS
News Release
Case # 1271
Release Date: September 24, 2010
Contact: PFC Shelley Broderick
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Office – 703-246-2253
www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
UPDATE – Additional Incidents Linked to Same Suspect; Crime Solvers Continues to Seek Help from the Public
Police have linked an additional 21 incidents they believe have been committed by the same suspect responsible for a series of burglaries and larcenies across the county. Thirteen additional burglaries and at least 13 other related incidents such as larcenies from vehicles, suspicious persons and suspicious noises were reported to police in the last week and detectives believe the same suspect is responsible. These numbers continue to change on a daily basis as reports are investigated.
Two handguns are among the items stolen from vehicles so residents should be extremely cautious. Police stress that the suspect makes entry through unlocked doors and windows so locking up may be the best deterrent.
Police also warn residents:
Do not leave items of value or garage door openers inside unattended vehicles and ensure your vehicle is locked.
When returning home, try not to leave purses, cash or keys near an entryway.
Promote safety by using the exterior lights on your home as well. If you notice suspicious persons or activity, call the non-emergency police number (703-691-2131) and report it.
Anyone with information about these incidents or the suspect is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637). A $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information that leads to an arrest. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court. Find us on Facebook.
Police Investigate Series of Burglaries and Larcenies; Crime
Solvers Asks Public for Help
Fairfax County Police are investigating a series of burglaries and larcenies that have occurred throughout the northern section of the county and Crime Solvers is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect. Detectives have linked at least 44 reported incidents that they believe were committed by the same suspect. Of those, there are 24 burglaries, 13 larcenies from vehicles and two unlawful entries. These incidents began on Tuesday, August 24 in the Clifton area. Since then, the suspect has targeted homes throughout the Sully, Fair Oaks, Reston and McLean Police Districts.
The suspect mainly enters occupied homes through unlocked or open doors and windows. He steals cash, purses and property from inside. The purses are usually discarded outside in close proximity to the victims’ homes with only cash missing. He enters vehicles that are unlocked or smashes a window and takes property from inside that is in plain view. All of these incidents have occurred during the overnight hours.
Detectives believe this suspect is a man, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and 150 to 175 pounds.
Residents are urged to ensure their cars are locked while unattended and that no personal items of value are left inside or in plain view. In addition, make sure doors and windows are closed and locked at home; this includes garage doors. When returning home, try not to leave purses, wallets or keys near an entryway. Promote safety by using the exterior lights on your home as well. If you notice suspicious persons or activity, call the non-emergency police number (703-691-2131) and report it.
Anyone with information about these incidents or the suspect is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637). A $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information that leads to an arrest. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court. Find us on Facebook.
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Solvers
4100 Chain Bridge
Road Fairfax,
Virginia 22030
TIP LINE: 1-866-411-TIPS(8477)
TEXT “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)
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