Crime & Safety
Burglar Breaks Into Mount Vernon Home, Steals Money
The burglar fled with money when the resident saw him, police say.
MOUNT VERNON, VA—A burglar got away after breaking into a Mount Vernon home Saturday, according to Fairfax County Police.
Around 9:25 p.m., a resident was in the basement when he heard a loud noise from upstairs. Upon going upstairs, he found a man wearing dark clothes and a window air conditioning unit on the floor. The suspect fled when he saw the resident. Money was missing after the burglary.
No suspect description was provided.
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