Slick Robber Gets Into Locked Garage At Springfield Home

SPRINGFIELD, VA—A robber in Springfield gave residents a lesson the hard way about leaving car doors unlocked.

The incident happened Tuesday around 2:27 a.m. in the 6200 block of Willowfield Way. The unknown suspect took a garage door opener from an unlocked car, entered the garage and stole a bike. It is unclear if the garage opener is still missing.

This was not the only time a garage burglar has struck in Fairfax County recently. Police took a report of a robber stealing a garage opener and actually entering the house in the 12600 block of Tolman Road, Fairfax Thursday, Nov. 2.

Fairfax County Police urge residents to remove valuables from vehicles, even hidden from view and keep doors locked.

Other Kingstowne area incidents reported by Fairfax County Police in the last day are:

• 5800 block of Kingstowne Boulevard, merchandise from business
• 6600 block of Springfield Towne Center, bags from business

To report information, call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.

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