Man Sought On Burglary Charges After Woodbridge Home Break-In

WOODBRIDGE, VA — The Prince William County Police Department is looking for a man who they said threatened a woman, broke into her home, and stole a phone. Authorities identified the man as Saalim Abdul-Kareem Brown of Temple Hills, Maryland.

On Sunday morning, officers received a call for a robbery at a home near the 5000 block of Saint Charles Drive in Woodbridge. There, officers determined a 21-year-old woman received threatening text messages from an acquaintance, who they identified as Brown.

After sending the text messages, police said that Brown entered the woman's home without permission. Brown was attempting to confront the woman, according to a report from the Prince William County Police Department.

While he was searching for the woman in her home, he argued with a 14-year-old girl who lived in the home, authorities said. Brown took the girl's phone and left.

Officers obtained arrest warrants for Brown, but they have been unable to locate him. Authorities said that Brown lived in the 3000 block of Brinkley Road in Temple Hills, Maryland.

Brown is charged with one count of robbery, one count of burglary, and one count of threat by communication.

Authorities described Brown as a 20-year-old Black man, about 5'9" and weighing 140 pounds. Police said he has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information can call the department's tipline at 703-792-7000. The department also allows people to submit tips online.