Man Busted For Breaking Into Vehicles In Stafford: Police UPDATE

STAFFORD, VA—A man was arrested early Sunday morning after breaking into several vehicles in the area of Limestone Way and then fleeing from police, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. James Mimis Jr., 20, of Dale City, was charged with tampering with vehicles, possession of marijuana and obstruction of justice.

He also was held for felony warrants out of Prince William County: grand larceny, credit card fraud, credit card theft and larceny with intent to sell, according to Prince William County Police.

Around 5:45 p.m., police went to the aforementioned area after reports of a suspicious person with a flashlight rummaging through vehicles. A witness told an officer Mimis had asked him for a ride to England Run Apartments.

Shortly thereafter, police spotted a vehicle in the area of Shasta Place and Newcastle Place with a passenger that matched Mimis' description. Sure enough, Mimis jumped out of the vehicle and ran behind an apartment building.

Police eventually found him, after which he admitted breaking into several vehicles. A small amount of marijuana was found inside a plastic bag in his hat. Later, several residents of Limestone Way reported items missing from their vehicles, as well as shattered windows and a broken glove compartment handle. Some of the items were found on Mimis and returned to the owners.

Photo: Stafford County Sheriff's Office