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Lorton Home Invasion

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Man Forces Way into Home on Wiley Drive in Lorton; Woman Unhurt

The incident occurred late Saturday night in Lorton.

A Lorton woman is unhurt after reporting that a man forced his way into her home Saturday night and stole cash and other items. At around 11 p.m., the 35-year-old victim was alone watching television in her home in the 7600 block of Wiley Drive, when there was a knock at the door. She answered, and the suspect allegedly pushed his way in.  The victim reportedly left the home and called police.  The suspect is described as a white male wearing dark clothing and gloves, in his late 20s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, 150 pounds, with blue eyes. The incident is under investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to …

Sally Spangler

11:40 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

It is always dangerous to open your door to a knock anytime, day or night without looking to see who it is and if you can identify him/her as someone you had requested to come to your home. I have a side panel to my door. I do not open it unless it is a person - as in telephone, plumber, electrician. A charity? maybe. This is the time of year when the Heart Association does their door to door …   more ›

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