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Man Caught In Springfield Burglary, May Have Carried Out Others

Police believe an Annandale man may have burglarized other places around Fairfax County.

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A man charged with a burglary may be responsible for other burglaries, police say.
A man charged with a burglary may be responsible for other burglaries, police say. (Fairfax County Police)

SPRINGFIELD, VA—Police have arrested a man for a Springfield burglary and believe he may be responsible for others around Fairfax County.

The burglary happened on Thursday, May 23 at a home in the 5500 block of Belfast Place. A resident confronted the burglar, and he tried to flee in a car. Officers caught him during a traffic stop.

Stephen Anderson, 55, of Annandale was charged with burglary and was held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond.

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Police did not mention locations for other burglaries Anderson may have carried out. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective LeVan at the Mason District Police Station at 703-333-3544.


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