Crime & Safety

Man Breaks Into Arlington Business, Eats, Leaves A Mess: Police

Police say a man broke into an Arlington business, ate and drank, and left a mess behind.

Police say a man broke into an Arlington business, ate and drank, and left a mess behind.
Police say a man broke into an Arlington business, ate and drank, and left a mess behind. (Image via ACPD)

ARLINGTON, VA -- Arlington police are looking for a most unusual burglar who struck a local business Tuesday morning.

Police were called to the 4200 block of Wilson Boulevard at around 9:52 a.m. on May 28 to a late report of breaking and entering, according to a report from the Arlington County Police Department.

"[A]t approximately 5:03 p.m. on May 26, an unknown suspect gained entry to a business, consumed food and beverage, tampered with items and created a mess before leaving the business," the report states.

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Police described the suspect as "a white male with a medium build, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, sneakers and carrying an orange bag."

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