Crime & Safety
Burglar Attempts Break-In At Kingstowne Home: Police
A resident was awakened by the suspect outside the home overnight, police say.

KINGSTOWNE, VA—Fairfax County Police say a resident woke up to the sound of a burglar outside his home Saturday, Dec. 22.
It was around 4:40 a.m. when the resident heard a noise outside the home in the 6100 block of Donival Square. The resident looked outside the window and saw a man standing next to his family's truck.
The suspect appeared to walk toward the home and attempt to break in through a locked screened window. Without success, the suspect eventually left.
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The resident later discovered damage to the truck bed cover. Police have not caught the suspect.
The suspect was described as a white man between 5 foot 6 and 5 foot 8 and wearing a denim shirt.
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To report information, call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.
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