Smells Like Crime: High-End Fragrance Theft Crew Busted

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Fairfax County, VA – After months of investigative work, three suspects have been arrested who are tied to an organized retail theft operation targeting luxury fragrances at Ulta stores across multiple jurisdictions.

The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) worked alongside the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Prince William County Police Department, City of Fairfax Police Department, and Montgomery County Police Department to identify and dismantle this organized retail theft crew, which has been linked to thefts dating back to the summer of 2024. Their crime spree resulted in over $190,000 in losses, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation in combating organized retail crime.

During these thefts, the suspects would enter the business, steal high-end fragrances, and flee prior to police arrival. Below is a chart outlining the theft cases that occurred in Fairfax County, Anne Arundel County, the City of Fairfax, Prince William County, and Montgomery County.

DateLocationAmount of TheftJurisdiction
08/05/20242500 block of Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD$3,000.00Anne Arundel County
08/05/20242600 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD$2,900.00Anne Arundel County
08/12/20242500 block of Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD$2,600.00Anne Arundel County
11/15/20245800 block of Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA$7,382.00Fairfax County
11/29/20249600 block of Main Street, Fairfax, VA$9,683.92City of Fairfax
12/10/20245800 block of Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA$7,024.00Fairfax County
12/12/20245800 block of Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA$5,542.00Fairfax County
12/20/20246500 block of Frontier Drive, Springfield, VA$3,464.00Fairfax County
12/27/20242500 block of Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD$7,979.74Anne Arundel County
2/20/20252500 block of Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD$7,661.00Anne Arundel County
2/27/20255800 block of Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA$9,189.43Fairfax County
2/27/20251400 block of South Main Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD$30,710.88Anne Arundel County
3/3/20256500 block of Frontier Drive, Springfield, VA$9,953.80Fairfax County
3/3/20252500 block of Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD$28,135.20Anne Arundel County
3/16/20251400 block of South Main Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD$26,973.00Anne Arundel County
3/16/20258300 block of Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA$6,716.00Fairfax County
3/18/202510600 block of Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, VA$9,185.00Prince William County
3/18/202515000 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD$13,639.00Montgomery County

Through their investigation, detectives identified multiple stolen vehicles used in these thefts. On March 24 around 5:00 p.m., FCPD’s Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) detectives, with the assistance of our Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) and FLOCK License Plate Reader cameras, alerted the Anne Arundel County Police Department to a possible suspect vehicle location. Anne Arundel County Police Department located the vehicle and three suspects were taken into custody. Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) also assisted in the investigation with ACE, contributing to the successful resolution of the case.

Damari Cousar, 21, of Washington D.C., was charged with Armed Robbery (Montgomery County), Grand Larceny (Prince William County), Grand Larceny with Intent to Sell, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny (Fairfax County). He is being held at the Anne Arundel County – Jennifer Road Detention Center on no bond as he awaits extradition back to Fairfax County. Additional charges are pending.

Rasaan Washington, 28, of Washington, D.C., was charged with Felony Destruction, Grand Larceny, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny, (Montgomery County) and served several outstanding Failure to Appear warrants. He was taken into custody by Anne Arundel County Police Department and is being held at the Anne Arundel County – Jennifer Road Detention Center on no bond. Additional charges are pending.

A 17-year-old juvenile male has been identified as a suspect involved in the organized retail theft crew. He was charged with Rogue and Vagabond, Unlawful taking of a Motor Vehicle, and Unlawful Removal of a Motor Vehicle (Anne Arundel County). Additional charges are pending.

A photo of the hammer used in the thefts is pictured below:

We sincerely appreciate our Tysons Urban Team (TUT) and Ulta’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) team for their dedication and invaluable assistance in identifying these suspects and combating organized retail theft.

Here is a link to today’s press conference.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents or others to call our detectives at our McLean District Station at 703-556-7750 option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE for a reward up to $5,000.

FCPD encourages residents and business owners to contact their district station’s Crime Prevention Unit for a free security assessment to identify strengths and areas for improvement. By taking these precautions and working together, we can help make Fairfax County a safer place for everyone. For more information or to schedule a free security assessment, contact your local district station today.

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