Fairfax County Police Department News

Fairfax County, VA — Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have identified and arrested a man for a string of thefts at area Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores.

Since December 12, officers have responded to multiple reported thefts at ABC stores. The suspects were seen entering the stores, concealing bottles of high-end tequila and cognac in coats and bags, and quickly fleeing the scene.

Through their investigation, detectives identified and subsequently arrested Joseph Womack, 38, of Alexandria for six of these thefts. 

Womack was charged with six counts of Petit Larceny and is being held on a secure bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Detectives are seeking help from the community for information on two additional groups, responsible for four other thefts. These individuals are pictured below:

Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward and call Criminal Investigations at 703-246-7800, option 5. 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 and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

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