Police: Do You Recognize This Burglary Suspect?

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Police are hoping the public recognizes a suspect in a commercial burglary that took place early Thursday in the Edsall Road area of the county.

Detectives from the Franconia District Station are investigating the burglary that occurred in the 5500 block of Vincent Gate Terrace (see map below), on Thursday, July 28. At around 1 a.m., a man entered the business, took property, and left, police said.

The suspect was described as about 17 to 19 years old, with an olive complexion, 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, and 120 to 140 pounds. He was wearing black shorts, a black T-shirt, black shoes, black hat, and carrying a black backpack.

If anyone can identify this man, or has any information about the incident, you're asked by police to contact Detective Bestick at 703-922-0889. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

PHOTO of suspect courtesy of FCPD