Crime & Safety

Stolen Vehicle Found, Two Suspects Arrested on North Shore Drive

The incident occurred early Thursday morning at around 1:30 a.m.

Fairfax County Police spotted a stolen vehicle in Reston early Thursday morning and were able to apprehend two suspects who exited the vehicle and attempted to flee the scene.

Officers saw the vehicle on North Shore Drive near Links Drive at approximately 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning, and saw a man and a woman exit the vehicle.

Once the officer confirmed the vehicle to be stolen, the officer gave verbal commands to the suspects, who instead ran away but were caught and arrested.

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Carlos A. Hernandez-Garcia, 20, was charged with possession of stolen property, providing false identity to law enforcement, obtaining identification to avoid arrest, resisting arrest and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The female is 16 years old and from the Manassas area. Petitions on her behalf are being obtained by police.

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