Vienna, Oakton Burglaries Prompt Warning

Fairfax County Police have a word of caution after burglaries in Vienna, Oakton and other communities around the county. Detectives identified at least 13 residential burglaries over the last two months.

The burglaries have mostly happened during the early afternoon and evening hours. Most of the victims are of Asian or Middle Eastern descent.

Police are looking into if the incidents and other Fairfax County burglaries are connected. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Manassas City Police Department are also investigating similar incidents.

The locations of the burglaries are as follows:

• 9600 block of Maymont Drive, Vienna
• 3500 block of Saint Augustin Lane, Oakton
• 1100 block of Mountain Hope Court, Great Falls
• 200 block of Golden Woods Court, Great Falls
• 1100 block of Lees Meadow Court, Great Falls
• 1200 block of Raymond Avenue, McLean
• 5200 block of Knight Arch Circle, Fairfax
• 11800 block of Robertson Farm Circle, Fairfax
• 11800 block of Robertson Farm Circle, Fairfax
• 11800 block of Robertson Farm Circle, Fairfax
• 4800 block of Annamohr Drive, Fairfax
• 11300 block of Andrew Lane, Fairfax
• 11300 block of Andrew Lane, Fairfax

Police urge residents to be on the lookout for suspicious people and call 703-691-2131 for non-emergencies and 911 for emergencies.

Anyone with information on the incidents can call the McLean District Station at 703-556-7750, the Reston District Station at 703-478-0904, or the Fair Oaks District Station at 703-591-0966.

Fairfax County Police Tips to Prevent Burglaries

• Keep all doors and windows closed and locked.
• Secure sliding glass doors by placing a metal rod or a wooden dowel rod in the track.
• Lock the door to an attached garage.
• Make your residence appear occupied, even when no one is home, to help deter criminals.
• Keep the perimeter of your home well lit.
• Have a trusted neighbor collect mail and newspapers while you are away.
• Keep landscaping trimmed away from entrances and walkways.
• Organize or join a Neighborhood Watch program.
• Get a free home security check from a Crime Prevention Officer.
• Keep an inventory of your property.
• Store ladders, tools and any other outside objects in a locked shed or garage.
• Make sure the home’s address is visible for police, firemen and paramedics.

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