Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Quick Arrest Made in Fair Oaks Burglary

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Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a man in connection with a burglary and are investigating his potential involvement in a robbery that occurred the same day in Tysons.

On July 23, at 9:07 a.m., officers responded to the 8600 block of Westwood Center Drive in Tysons for the report of a robbery. The victim reported she was walking in the parking garage when a masked suspect approached her with a rifle, grabbed her, and stole her phone. The victim escaped and the suspect fled prior to officers’ arrival. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

At 9:25 a.m., the victim’s boyfriend responded to the location and while on scene, he received an alert from his home security system. He observed a suspect breaking into his home in the 4500 block of Plateau Drive in Fair Oaks. Officers responded and confirmed that the home was burglarized and high-value Pokemon cards were stolen. The suspect fled prior to the officer’s arrival.

Through their investigation, detectives quickly identified the burglary suspect as Mohammad Asif, 36, of California. With the assistance of the Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Unit, detectives located Asif at a nearby residence and took him into custody.

Asif was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with Burglary, two counts of Grand Larceny, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, and Conspiracy Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. He was held on no bond

Detectives believe the two incidents are related and continue to investigate the identity of the robbery suspect. This incident does not appear to be a random act.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 6.  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.  

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victims are receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

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