Eight Burglaries Under Investigation; Residents Encouraged to Enhance Home Security

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Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are investigating eight residential burglaries targeting Asian American victims, most of whom are local business owners. In each case, suspects forced entry into the home and stole items including safes, cash, jewelry, designer handbags, and clothing. We are sharing this information to keep our Asian American community informed and vigilant.

Over the last two months, detectives have investigated the burglaries below.

  • On January 12, at 5:03 p.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Holly Berry Court in Annandale for a burglary report. When the victim returned home, she noticed her jewelry was missing. There were no signs of forced entry. Surveillance footage was located nearby prior to the burglary occurring.
  • On January 15, at 9:07 p.m., officers responded to the 3800 block of Roxbury Court in Woodlawn for a burglary report. The rear back door was broken and the home was ransacked. The victim reported jewelry, handbags, a safe, and $7,000 in cash were stolen.
  • On February 6, at 6:41 p.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of School Street in Jefferson Manor for a burglary report. A rear window was shattered, the home was ransacked, and a safe along with $40,000 worth of jewelry was stolen.
  • On February 12, at 6:36 p.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of Fort Drive in Fair Haven for a burglary report. The suspects entered the home by forcing entry on the second-floor balcony door. A safe containing $7,500 worth of jewelry and $6,000 in cash were taken.
  • On February 17, at 7:31 p.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Graham Road in Woodley North for a burglary. The suspects entered the home by breaking the rear glass door. Handbags, $80,000 worth of jewelry, and $100,000 in cash were stolen.
  • On February 19, at 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the 4200 block of Kerrigan Lane in Fair Oaks for a burglary report. The rear back door was broken and her home was ransacked. Jewelry, handbags, and cash valued at over $10,000 were stolen from her home.
  • On February 20, at 10:40 p.m., officers responded to the 7200 block of Evans Mill Road in McLean for a burglary report. Suspects entered the home by breaking the rear glass door. The victims reported jewelry, cash, gold bars, and clothing valuing $100,000 were stolen from the home.
  • On February 21, at 9:56 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Northwyck Court in McLean for a burglary report. The victims returned from vacation and found their home rummaged through and jewelry valued at $50,000 missing. The suspects entered the home by forcing entry to the basement door.

Below is video surveillance of the suspects connected to the January 12 burglary in the 3200 block of Holly Berry Court in Annandale.

Detectives continue to investigate to determine if the cases are connected. In most cases, the suspects target master bedrooms, remove safes, and in some cases disconnect Wi-Fi or other electronics to avoid detection. Detectives believe the suspects conduct pre-surveillance to determine their targets and are asking for community members to call when suspicious people or vehicles are seen in their community.

Five Home Burglary Prevention Tips

  • Install and maintain security cameras covering entry points and driveways. Ensure cameras are properly positioned, functioning, and footage is accessible if needed for investigation.
  • Secure safes properly. Choose a high-quality safe that is bolted to the floor or wall to make removal significantly more difficult.
  • Upgrade exterior lighting. Motion-activated lighting around doors, garages, and rear access points can deter forced entry.
  • Reinforce doors and windows. Use solid-core or metal doors, quality deadbolts, and consider security film or reinforced locks for vulnerable windows.
  • Report suspicious activity immediately. Call 703-691-2131 to report non-emergency concerns or 911 in an emergency. Timely reporting allows officers to respond quickly and identify patterns.

Strong community awareness and proactive security measures remain key in preventing burglaries and holding offenders accountable.

Join Connect Fairfax County

Participating in Connect Fairfax County is one of the most effective ways to support investigations in your neighborhood.

Registering your camera location does not give police direct access to your footage. Instead, it allows detectives to quickly identify nearby cameras if a crime occurs. In some cases, residents may choose to share footage voluntarily to help solve a case.

Even if you are not the victim, your camera may capture valuable evidence that helps your neighbors.

Learn more and register for free at https://connectfairfaxcounty.org/.

Schedule a Free Security Assessment

Not sure where to start? Your district station’s Crime Prevention Unit offers free residential security assessments. An officer can review lighting, locks, landscaping, and camera placement, and provide practical recommendations tailored to your home.

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