Fairfax County Police are investigating 21 burglaries over a six month period. The burglaries occurred throughout five police districts to include West Springfield, Sully, Fair Oaks, Reston and Franconia. Most of the cases involved businesses located in shopping centers, strip malls or business parks. Police suspect the same man is responsible for the burglaries. The suspect in each case broke into commercial businesses and targeted cash registers and safes inside.

The suspect was described as white, about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall. He weighed approximately 140 to 160 pounds and wore black shoes, a dark blue hoodie, a black ski mask and gloves. He was captured on several surveillance cameras.