Man Caught Stealing From Abandoned Building In Fairfax: Police

FAIRFAX, VA—A man is facing charges after stealing from an abandoned building in Fairfax overnight Tuesday, police say.

Police say the man was acting suspicious around the building in the 9900 block of Braddock Road around 1:55 a.m. As he tried to escape with a truck full of stolen copper he removed from the building, police detained him.

Jeffrey Vaillancourt, 44, of Alexandria was arrested and charged with possession of burglary tools, petit larceny and trespassing.

Here are other police incidents reported in the West Springfield District over the long weekend.

Stolen Vehicle

• 8300 block of Millwood Drive, West Springfield, 2005 Dodge Magnum

Larcenies

• 7200 block of Willow Oak Place, Springfield, wallet from vehicle
• 9100 block of Tiffany Park Court, Springfield, property from vehicles
• 10000 block of New Guinea Road, Fairfax, merchandise from business
• 9000 block of Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Station, merchandise from business

To report information, call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.

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