RESTON, Va. - A local Sephora was the scene of eight thefts over the course of two months, and police say the man responsible is now in custody.
What we know:
Police were called when a suspect was seen stealing merchandise from a Sephora on 11960 Market Street in Reston last month.
He left the store before officers arrived, but was later taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.
The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Jose Gomez Carranza, was then linked to seven prior thefts at the same store, beginning in December 2025.
Perfumes and beauty products were stolen during each incident, but police did not report how much the stolen items were worth.
What's next:
Carranza was charged with eight counts of petit larceny, and is being held on a $5,000 bond.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by Reston Police.