Shoplifting Call Leads to Firearms Arrest in Fair Oaks

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Fair Oaks Police District— Officers from our Patrol Bureau have arrested a man on multiple weapon charges in Fair Oaks.

On November 29, at 11:14 p.m., officers responded to the 11200 block of James Swart Circle in Fair Oaks for a larceny call. The complainant reported that suspects who previously stole from the store returned and were believed to be stealing merchandise again. Officers located a male suspect and the man fled on foot.

After a short foot pursuit, Antoin Moore, 21, of Centreville was taken into custody. During a search of the suspect, officers located a firearm with an extended magazine and obliterated serial number.

Moore was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with, Possession of a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number, Possession of an Extended Magazine, and two counts Obstruction of Justice. He was held on no bond.

Officers are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Fair Oaks Police District at 703-591-0966. 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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