Spotting Crime, Not Weights – Gym Larceny Spree Ends in Arrest

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Fairfax County, VA — Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a man in connection to a recent string of gym larcenies in Fairfax County.

Between December 1 and December 16, 2024, officers received seven reports of larcenies from commercial gyms. In these cases, the victims had their gym lockers forced open and personal property stolen.  Following the thefts, the victims’ credit cards were used fraudulently at nearby locations.

After a thorough investigation, detectives identified and linked Robert Brockington, 49, of Springfield, as the suspect in all seven larcenies.

DATELOCATION
12/1/20247700 block of Richmond Highway, Hybla Valley
12/1/20245900 block of Richmond Highway, Huntington
12/1/20245900 block of Richmond Highway, Huntington
12/1/20245900 block of Richmond Highway, Huntington
12/12/20246100 block of Backlick Road, Springfield
12/16/20248400 block of Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield
12/16/20248400 block of Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield

Detectives obtained charges for Credit Card Theft, ID Fraud, Petit Larceny, and Misdemeanor Destruction of Property. On January 21, 2025, Brockington was taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police Department and is awaiting extradition. A mugshot is not available at this time.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about these incidents to call Crime Solvers. Tips can 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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