Fairfax County Police Department News

Mount Vernon Police District— Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s assistance in locating a suspect who attempted to steal a catalytic converter in Woodlawn.

On January 5, at 3:58 a.m., officers responded to the 5700 block of Village Green Drive in Woodlawn for a vehicle tampering incident. The complainant reported seeing two men carrying tools and attempting to break into vehicles. Officers located several catalytic converters, the suspects’ vehicle, and tools nearby. The suspects fled prior to officers’ arrival and detectives assumed the investigation.  

Detectives identified Darrel Boykins, 40, of Ohio, as one of the suspects. Detectives obtained warrants for Boykins’ arrest for Destruction of Property, Possession of Burglarious Tools, and Possession of a Stolen License Plate. A photo of Boykins is shown below:

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Boykins, to call our Mount Vernon District Station at 703-360-8400.  Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone at 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.

For more information about how you can protect yourself and your vehicle from catalytic converter theft, visit our blog here.

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