Police Investigating Thefts of Six ATM Units Across Fairfax County

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Detectives from the Fairfax County Police are investigating a series of ATM thefts that have been occurring around the region, including Fairfax County, police announced Friday.

Between June 18 and July 20, there were six reported cases, police said. The thefts have taken place across the county, in the Franconia, Mount Vernon, Mason and Sully Police districts.

An investigation determined in all cases, the suspects utilized stolen vehicles to carry out ATM thefts from various businesses in the early morning hours. The suspects later abandon the stolen vehicles nearby and flee the area, according to police.

In all cases, the suspects were described as black, approximately 175 to 200 pounds, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, and wore dark-colored clothing with their faces covered, police said.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective S. Brown at the Franconia District Station at 703-277-2464 You can also contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.orgor text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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