No Filter Needed: Repeat Sephora Theft Suspect Arrested

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Reston Police District – Officers from the Reston District Station’s Neighborhood Patrol Unit (NPU), with assistance from detectives from our Reston Criminal Investigations Division, have charged a suspect connected to a series of thefts at a retail store in Reston.

On January 29 at 2:23 p.m., NPU officers responded to 11960 Market Street at Sephora in Reston for a reported larceny. Loss prevention saw a suspect inside the store, concealing merchandise. The suspect left the store before officers arrived.

NPU officers, patrol officers, and detectives saturated the area and located the suspect nearby. After a brief foot pursuit, detectives took Jose Gomez Carranza, 22, of Herndon into custody. Detectives and Loss Asset Protection partners reviewed surveillance footage and connected Gomez to seven prior larcenies at the store since December. In each incident, he stole various perfumes and beauty products.

DateLocationOffense
12/12/202511960 Market Street, RestonPetit Larceny
12/20/202511960 Market Street, RestonPetit Larceny
12/21/202511960 Market Street, RestonPetit Larceny
12/23/202511960 Market Street, RestonPetit Larceny
12/28/202511960 Market Street, RestonPetit Larceny
1/04/202611960 Market Street, RestonPetit Larceny
1/17/202611960 Market Street, RestonPetit Larceny
1/29/202611960 Market Street, RestonPetit Larceny

Gomez Carranza was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with eight counts of Petit Larceny and Possession of Schedule I/II Narcotics. He is being held on a $5,000 bond.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Reston Police Station at 703-478-0904. 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 Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for an officer to follow up with you.

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