Man Faces 25 Charges Following Vehicle Break-Ins in Lorton

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Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of our Gang Investigations Unit, have arrested a man now facing 25 charges following an investigation into a series of vehicle break-ins and larcenies in Lorton.

On November 1, officers responded to the 9600 block of Franklin Woods Place in Lorton for multiple reports of vehicle tampering and thefts. On November 16, officers responded to the 9600 block of Potters Hill Circle for similar incidents. Those incidents involved multiple vehicles damaged and items stolen from inside.

Detectives were assigned to investigate these cases. Through their investigation, a suspect was developed. Using surveillance footage and other investigative tools, detectives identified Dwayne Anderson, 25, of no fixed address, as the suspect.

As the investigation progressed, detectives identified additional incidents connected to Anderson that occurred on November 27 at several locations throughout Lorton. The chart below outlines the locations and associated offenses.

Date:Location:Offense:
11/01/20259600 block of Franklin Woods Place, LortonGrand Larceny, Larceny with Intent to Sell
11/16/20259600 block of Potters Hill Circle, LortonDestruction of Property
11/16/20259600 block of Potters Hill Circle, LortonVehicle Tampering, Destruction of Property, Petit Larceny
11/16/20259600 block of Potters Hill Circle, LortonVehicle Tampering, Destruction of Property
11/16/20259600 block of Potters Hill Circle, LortonVehicle Tampering, Destruction of Property, Petit Larceny
11/16/20259600 block of Potters Hill Circle, LortonDestruction of Property
11/27/20259600 block of Thomas Baxter Pl, LortonDestruction of Property
11/27/20257600 block of William Augustus Court, LortonCredit Card Theft, Vehicle Tampering, Destruction of Property, Petit Larceny
11/27/20258000 block of George Fox Place, LortonGrand Larceny, Vehicle Tampering, Destruction of Property
11/27/20258000 block of George Fox Place, LortonVehicle Tampering, Destruction of Property
11/27/20257900 block of Thomas Levitt Street, LortonDestruction of Property
11/27/20259600 block of Thomas Baxter Place, LortonDestruction of Property
11/27/20258000 block of Horseshoe Cottage Circle, LortonDestruction of Property
11/27/20258000 block of George Fox Place, LortonDestruction of Property

With the assistance of our Gang Investigations Unit, Anderson was arrested on December 10 in the 10600 block of Main Street in Fairfax. Anderson was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with 11 counts of Destruction of Property, six counts of Vehicle Tampering, three counts of Petit Larceny, two counts of Grand Larceny, two counts of Credit Card Theft, and one count of Possession of Stolen Property with Intent to Sell. He is being held on a $9,000 secured bond.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about these incidents to call the Franconia 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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