17-Year-Old Girl Charged With Burglary In Woodbridge: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 17-year-old girl from Woodbridge was charged with burglary in connection with a break-in that occurred on Sunday, according to a report from the Prince William County Police Department. Authorities did not release the name of the girl because she is a juvenile.

On Sunday morning, police officers responded to a home in the 1600 block of Old Bridge Road to investigate a burglary. The homeowner told police that a loud noise from the lower level woke her up. She heard more noises and got out of bed, according to police.

The woman then spoke briefly to a person who broke into her home, authorities said. She called police and the would-be burglar fled before police arrived. Authorities did not say whether any items were taken from the home.

Police determined an unknown individual broke into the house through its screened-in porch. During the investigation, police found the teen nearby. Officers said she was connected to the burglary, but they released her to a family member.

On March 15, members of the police department received petitions to charge the girl with burglary. The police department said the case would be handled by juvenile court services.