Building a Case Block by Block: Detectives Arrest Two in Multi-Store Theft Case Involving Nearly $10K in LEGO and Other Merchandise

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Fairfax County, VA– Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have charged two suspects involved in nearly $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise, including LEGO sets, small appliances, and clothing, from stores across Fairfax County.

Working closely with our regional retail loss prevention partners at Target, Home Depot, and Walmart from May 7 to May 13, detectives identified individuals responsible for thefts who were targeting LEGO sets and other merchandise. In several cases, detectives determined that stolen items were resold to secondhand merchants in Fairfax County.

Detectives assumed the investigation and connected the thefts to additional cases dating back to December of 2025. Through their investigation, detectives identified Reima McPherson, 43, of no fixed address as one of the thieves.

On May 13, officers assigned to our Warrant Squad located McPherson and took her into custody. A second suspect, John-Ross Dika, 31, of Fairfax, was located nearby and taken into custody with McPherson.

Below is a chart outlining the larcenies dating back to December of last year:

DateLocationAmount of Merchandise Stolen
December 18, 20252900 block of District Avenue, Merrifield$746
December 29, 20252900 block of District Avenue, Merrifield$1,183
April 25, 20262900 block of District Avenue, Merrifield$474
April 25, 20262900 block of District Avenue, Merrifield$457
May 6, 202614000 block of Chantilly Crossing Lane, Chantilly$1,899
May 7, 20266100 block of Arlington Boulevard, Seven Corners$659
May 7, 20266200 block of Seven Corners Centers, Seven Corners$1,197
May 9, 20266100 block of Arlington Boulevard, Seven Corners$1,169
May 10, 20265100 block of Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads$1,041
May 12, 20264300 block of Chantilly Shopping Center Drive, Chantilly$617

McPherson was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. She was charged with eight counts of Grand Larceny, six counts of Petit Larceny, eight counts of Conspiracy to Commit Grand Larceny, four counts of Obtaining Money by False Pretense, four counts of Stolen Property with Intent to Sell, two counts of Identity Theft, Simple Assault, Destruction of Property, and Preventing a 911 call. She was held on no bond.

Dika was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with four counts of Grand Larceny, four counts of Conspiracy to Commit Grand Larceny, two counts of Stolen Property with Intent to Sell, and Disregarding Police Command to Stop. He has since been release on bond.

Retail theft continues to impact businesses throughout the region. Detectives are working with retailers and regional law enforcement partners to identify offenders, serve outstanding warrants, and disrupt repeat theft activity targeting Fairfax County businesses.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to call our Sully Police Station at 703-814-7000 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 “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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