May 12, 2009

Crime Solvers Seeks Larceny Suspect

Fairfax County Crime Solvers is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man believed to be responsible for two separate larcenies at a home in the 8000 block of Ox Road. Police were first called to the home on Wednesday, April 15. Officers determined a 2003 Suzuki DRZ125 dirt bike was stolen from a locked shed on the property sometime between April 14 and April 15.

Four days later, on Sunday, April 19, police were again called to the residence around 12:20 a.m. An investigation determined the 45-year-old victim saw a man removing tools from his locked shed around 12:10 a.m. The victim and his 18-year-old son ran outside and chased the suspect a short distance before they caught him. The 45-year old victim was injured during a struggle with the suspect; the suspect was able to escape and fled on foot. The injured victim was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital and treated for his non life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as white, 45 to 50 years old. He was about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing blue jeans and a dark-colored sweater.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637). A $100 to $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information that leads to an arrest. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court.