Police Arrest Two DC Teens in Connection with String of Burglaries in Alexandria

The Alexandria Police Department has arrested two juveniles in connection with several burglaries of local residencies, according to a news release from the department.

Police arrested a 16-year-old male and 17-year-old male, both of Washington D.C., on Monday for the burglary of a residence in the 300 block of S. Lee Street.

During the course of investigation, detectives learned that the suspects were responsible for at least four more residential burglaries in the City of Alexandria dating back through September.

The juveniles were each charged with Larceny with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary. One juvenile was charged with four counts of Burglary, and the other was charged with five counts of Burglary. More charges may be pending as the investigation continues.

The following are the dates and locations of burglaries the two are believed to have been involved in, according to police:

• Nov., 3, 2014: 300 block of S. Lee Street
• Nov. 3, 2014: 300 block of Queen Street
• Oct. 29, 2014: 400 block of Summers Drive
• Oct. 21, 2014: Unit block of W. Glebe Road
• Sept. 19, 2014: 300 block of E. Nelson Avenue

All houses, police say, were entered through unlocked doors and windows. Alexandria Police remind residents to please remember to secure your home and vehicles to prevent crimes of this nature.

Anyone with information about these burglaries is asked to call Sergeant Vince Jones of the Criminal Investigations Section at 703.746.6808.