Let’s Get Serious: Up to $5,000 Reward to Find Burglary Suspects

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Franconia Police District- Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division need help identifying a suspect with 25 active felony warrants and his unknown accomplice following a burglary at a Lincolnia plumbing supply store.

On July 20 at 5:46 a.m., officers responded to the 5600 block of General Washington Drive in Lincolnia for a commercial burglary report. The complainant reported that two suspects forced entry into the business and took property.

Officers reviewed surveillance footage and observed two masked men break into the business at 2:00 a.m. The suspects were seen stealing power tools and cash before fleeing the scene.

One suspect, Brian Serious, 29, of Maryland, has been identified. He is believed to be responsible for this burglary, as well as previous break-ins at the same plumbing supply store and other locations across Fairfax County, noted in the chart below. Serious currently has 25 active felony warrants tied to these cases.

Date:Location:Offense:
2/9/20248100 block of Gatehouse Rd, McLeanBurglary
2/11/202413900 block of Lowe St, ChantillyBurglary
2/28/20248000 block of Alban Rd, SpringfieldBurglary
12/15/202413900 block of Lowe St, ChantillyBurglary
12/15/202413900 block of Lowe St, ChantillyBurglary
12/15/20248100 block of Gatehouse Rd, McLeanAttempted Burglary
12/16/20245600 block of General Washington Dr, LincolniaBurglary
12/29/20248100 block of Gatehouse Rd, McLeanBurglary
2/19/20255600 block of General Washington Dr, LincolniaBurglary
3/5/20258100 block of Gatehouse Rd, McLeanBurglary
4/7/20256600 block of Fleet Dr, LincolniaBurglary
4/16/20255600 block of General Washington Dr, LincolniaBurglary
7/20/20256600 block of Fleet Dr, LincolniaBurglary
7/21/20255600 block of General Washington Dr, LincolniaBurglary

Detectives are seeking to identify the other suspect involved, pictured below:

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident or have information on Brian Serious’ whereabouts to call the Franconia Police Station at 703-922-0889 and ask to speak with a detective. 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 a cash reward of up to $5,000. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

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(Originally Published on February 25, 2025)

Franconia Police District— Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects who burglarized a plumbing supply store in Lincolnia.

On February 19, at 5:43 a.m., officers responded to the 5600 block of General Washington Drive in Lincolnia for a commercial burglary. The complainant reported that the suspects forced entry into the business.

Officers reviewed surveillance footage and observed two masked men break into the business at 1:24 a.m. The suspects were seen stealing merchandise before exiting.

Detectives obtained security footage which shows the two suspects involved in the burglary.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to call the Franconia Police Station at 703-922-0889 and ask to speak with a detective. 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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(Originally Published on December 20, 2024)

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s help in identifying suspects who burglarized and stole power tools from businesses in Annandale, Merrifield, Lincolnia, and Chantilly.

On September 16, at 4:33 a.m., officers responded to the 7300 block of McWorther Place in Annandale for a burglary report. Officers determined that two suspects broke into the business and stole tools and power equipment. Below is a still image of the suspect.

On December 15, between 1:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., officers responded to the below locations for burglary reports. Officers discovered the businesses were broken into, and multiple power tools were stolen.

Location:Incident:
8100 Block of Gatehouse Road, MerrifieldAttempted Burglary
5600 Block of General Washington Drive, North SpringfieldBurglary
13800 Block of Lowe Street, ChantillyBurglary
13800 Block of Lowe Street, ChantillyBurglary

Preliminarily, detectives believe these suspects are connected to the September 16 burglary. Above are still images of the suspects.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to call the West Springfield Police Station at 703-644-7377 and ask to speak with a detective. 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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