Lyon Park Business Burglarized, Damaged In Early Morning Break-In

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County police are investigating a burglary in the Lyon Park neighborhood where two people broke into a business early Wednesday morning, stole merchandise and caused damage before they fled on foot.

Shortly after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, police were dispatched to a business in the 2700 block of Washington Boulevard for a report of a burglary in progress. Police learned that the two suspects had forced their way into the business.

Police officers established a perimeter and canvassed the area for the suspects. But the police said they were unable to find the suspects.

One suspect is described as a thin-build Black male, about 5-feet, 6-inches to 5-feet, 9-inches tall, wearing all-black clothing and a gray backpack. The other suspect is described as a thin-build male, about 5-feet, 6-inches to 5-feet, 9-inches tall, wearing all-black clothing, police said.

Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to contact the Police Department's Tip Line at 703-228-4180 or ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us, or anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).