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Burglary Suspect Hid In CVS Bathroom On Main Street: Fairfax City Police

City of Fairfax Police arrested a man they say hid in the bathroom of a CVS on Main Street in order to burglarize the store after hours.

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City of Fairfax Police arrested a man they say hid in the bathroom of a CVS to burglarize the store on Main Street after hours.
City of Fairfax Police arrested a man they say hid in the bathroom of a CVS to burglarize the store on Main Street after hours. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

Press release from the City of Fairfax :

02/08/2023 4:15 PM

Burglary

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***ARREST***

February 8, 2023

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On January 20, 2023 at 4:46 A.M. City of Fairfax Police responded to 11003 Main Street, CVS, for a report of a burglary.

Investigation revealed that the suspect concealed himself and remained hidden in the store’s restroom during closing. The subject then emerged, removed multiple phone accessories from their packages and subsequently activated the store’s alarm system before exiting.

The subject was identified and warrants were obtained for one count of Burglary (18.2-91) and one count of Petit Larceny (18.2-96). On February 7, 2023 Erick Farmer, 44, of No Fixed Address was taken into custody and held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on a $1,000 secured bond.

Media Contact: Sergeant Lisa Gardner, Public Information Officer (703) 273-2889 or police.information@fairfaxva.gov

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