Crime & Safety

Woman at Home Surprises Would-Be Burglar Wednesday Morning

Fairfax County Police say that a man tried to enter an apartment through a sliding glass door while the resident was home.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fairfax County Police say that an area resident surprised a would-be burglar Wednesday morning.

Police say the suspect tried to enter the apartment through a sliding glass door Wednesday morning at about 10:58 a.m. in the 2800 block of Hollywood Road (see map below).

The man was unable enter the apartment and left immediately when he saw someone in the home, police said.

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The male suspect was described as light-skinned possibly white, 5 feet 6 inches tall, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, and red sweatpants, according to Fairfax County Police.


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