Police Nab Burglar with Assistance from Community Member and K9

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McLean Police District – K9 track led to officers recovering more than $38,000 worth of stolen property and the arrest of a burglar.

At 2:13 a.m. this morning, officers responded to Macy’s department store at 8000 Tysons Corner Center for an audible burglary alarm activation heard by a community member. The witness saw a man pushing a cart filled with merchandise away from the store, which prompted him to contact police.

Officers discovered a broken window where entry was made into the store. Our K9 officer and his partner began tracking to a nearby wood-line where several bags of stolen merchandise were recovered, totaling $38,787 worth of clothing and accessories.

Officers continued their track and found Cedric Murrel Milton, 47, of Bealeton. He was positively identified as the burglar and taken into custody.

Milton was charged with two counts of Grand Larceny, two counts of Larceny with Intent to Sell, two counts of Possession of Schedule I or II Drugs, False I.D. to Law Enforcement, Burglary, Credit Card Theft, Destruction of Property, and Possession of Burglarious Tools. Milton was also served with outstanding warrants from Fairfax County, Prince William County and Henrico County.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our McLean District Station at 703-556-7750. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

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