Fairfax County Police are investigating eight reported burglaries that occurred in January and February, targeting Asian American victims, most of whom are local business owners, and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects.
In the bulletin released by the Fairfax County Police Department, the burglars stole valuables such as safes, money, jewelry, designer handbags, and clothes, according to the police report. The suspects, the police said, also focused on the master bedroom, stealing the safe, while in some cases, they disabled the Wi-Fi or the electronics in the safe so they would not be detected.
The burglars have struck in different parts of the county, the police report said, adding that the first burglary they are investigating was reported on Jan. 12 at the 3200 block of Holly Berry Court in Annandale, where the victim came home and discovered that the burglars had stolen the jewelry. There were no signs of forced entry, the police said, adding that the suspects were seen in the nearby security cameras before the burglary occurred.
Other incidents include a burglary that took place on Jan. 15 at the 3800 block of Roxbury Court in Woodlawn, where police said a rear door was broken, and a safe, jewelry, handbags, and $7,000 in cash were stolen. Police said that a burglary that took place on Feb. 17 at the 2900 block of Graham Road in the Woodley North section resulted in a rear glass door being broken, with handbags, $80,000 in jewelry, and $100,000 in cash being stolen. Police said that there were cases of theft that included gold bars and high-end items that took place on Feb. 20 at Evans Mill Road in McLean.
Police said that detectives are continue investigating to determine if the cases are connected. In most cases, the detectives said that 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.
The police recommended that people should consider installing security cameras that should be properly positioned, bolting their safes to the floor or the wall, installing motion-sensitive exterior lighting, and reinforcing doors and windows with quality locks and security film.
The police said that people can register their camera locations through a program known as “Connect Fairfax County,” which is a public safety program that helps the police identify cameras located nearby after a crime has taken place. The police said that people can get free home security assessments from their local Crime Prevention Units, which focus on lighting, locks, landscaping, and cameras.
Burglaries under FCPD investigation
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.
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.
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