Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have arrested a man after a surveillance operation connected him to multiple destruction of property incidents at a Lorton homeowner’s community center that caused approximately $8,000 in damage.
Since July 9, a masked suspect committed six destruction of property incidents at the homeowner’s community center located at 9050 Lorton Station Boulevard. During each incident, the masked suspect damaged windows using rocks, a hammer, and cinder blocks.
Surveillance footage showed the suspect wearing a “Scream” style mask, black robe, fluorescent gloves, and white shoes with fluorescent laces.
On August 17, detectives conducted a surveillance operation near the homeowner’s community center. At approximately 4:24 a.m., detectives observed Zion Gibbs, 22, of Lorton, walking in the area. Gibbs returned wearing the costume worn in previous incidents.
Detectives observed Gibbs retrieve bricks and run toward the homeowner’s community center. Gibbs was taken into custody and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with three felony counts of Destruction of Property, three misdemeanor counts of Destruction of Property, and Wearing a Mask in Public. He was held on no bond.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this incident to call our Franconia Police 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 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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