Fair Oaks District Police Report: Woman Catches Burglar Live Via ‘Puppycam’

For the week ending on May 16, there were three major incidents, four larcenies and no vehicle thefts included in the Fair Oaks District Activity Report.

Major Incidents 

• BURGLARY: At 2:25 p.m. on Friday, May 11, the victim reported she was watching via a “puppycam” an unknown man walking through her house on the 12300 block of Folkstone Drive. Officers responded and charged a 48-year-old Charlottesville man with burglary. 

• ASSAULT: At 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, the victim, a 44-year-old cab driver, reported a passenger was taken to his destination on the 3000 block of Saint Regents Drive. Once there, the passenger became belligerent and punched the victim, who received minor injuries.  

• BURGLARY: At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, officers were called to a home on the 3800 block of Highland Oaks Drive because a rear window was found broken. Jewelry and electronic equipment were taken from the home. 

Larcenies 

• 2900 block of Chain Bridge Road: Cash stolen from business
• 12600 block of Fair Lakes Circle: Wallet stolen from vehicle
• 12000 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway: Laptop computer stolen from business
• 3900 block of Pender Drive: Cell phone stolen from business 

Editor’s Note: This information was obtained from the Activity Report provided by Fairfax County Police Department’s Public Information Office (PIO). The incidents included are at the discretion of the PIO and are not to be considered all-inclusive.