ICYMI: Burglary Suspect Sought in Herndon Area

By Chris Gaudet (Patch Staff)

Fairfax County police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who burglarized a home in the Fox Mill Estates subdivision.

The burglary occurred between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 in the 12700 block of Magna Carta Road near Herndon, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. A suspect entered the home through an unsecured basement window and stole electronics, jewelry, a safe and a number of credit cards.

Detectives learned the credit cards were subsequently used at a business in Martinsburg, W.Va., and were able to acquire photos of a possible suspect, police said. One photo of the individual is shown above.

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The police also said a vehicle may be connected to the case, identifying it as a dark Chevy or Toyota four-door sedan with tinted rear windows (in second photo).

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brett Choyce at (703) 478-5141 or Crime Solvers by phone at 866-411-TIPS/8477, or by email at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637.

Images: Fairfax County Police Department