Crime & Safety
Police: Burglary Suspect Hit Same House Twice
A witness confronted the suspect during the second robbery and followed him home, according to Prince William County Police.
Some of us are creatures of habit: we go to the same restaurants and order the same dish, over and over. Apparently, burglars might be like that, too.
A suspect arrested in a burglary Sunday has also been linked to a break-in days earlier at the same home, according to the Prince William County Police.
Joshua Steven Cole, 19, of 12102 Park Shore Ct in Woodbridge, is charged with 2 counts of burglary , 1 count of grand larceny , 1 count of larceny with intent to sell, and 1 count of destruction of property. He was released on a $10,000 bond.
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At 3:22 p.m. Sunday, a witness contacted police after spotting the suspect during a burglary in progress in the 12200 block of Harbor Drive.
The caller had confronted the suspect and he fled on foot. The caller followed Cole to his home and contacted police.
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During the investigation, detectives reportedly determined Cole was responsible for a burglary reported on Thursday at the same residence.
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