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Nude burglar strikes again in Fairfax County, police say
Fairfax County police are asking for the public’s help after new surveillance video shows the suspected "nude burglar" attempting another break-in in Centreville.
CENTREVILLE, Va. - Police have released new surveillance video of a man they say is connected to a burglary investigation in Centreville.
What we know:
Officers responded around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to the 14800 block of Palmerston Square for a report of a suspicious person.
According to Fairfax County police, a homeowner contacted authorities after receiving an alert from a home surveillance system.
Video captured just after 5 a.m. shows a man approaching the rear sliding glass door of the home.
Investigators say the man was naked, with what appeared to be an article of clothing on his head.
Police say the suspect looked inside the home and tried to open the door. When he was unable to get inside, he ran off toward a nearby wooded area.
Suspect description
Detectives describe the suspect as a Black male, about 6 feet 1 inch to 6 feet 3 inches tall with a slim build.
The backstory:
Police say the man may be connected to other burglaries previously reported in the London Towne neighborhood.
What's next:
Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information to contact the Sully District Station or submit a tip through Crime Solvers.
The Source: This article was written using information from the Fairfax County Police Department.