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Fairfax Co. police search for man behind vehicle break-ins, package thefts

Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are searching for a man who they believe took part in a series of vehicle break-ins and package thefts last week.

On Monday, police released surveillance photos of a man around 18 to 25 years old who they say broke into several vehicles and stole packages from the front porches of homes in Fair Oaks and Reston on Oct. 3 and 4.

He was wearing a black jacket, black pants and black and white shoes and is believed to have been riding an orange bicycle, according to police.

The suspect is described as a man who’s 18-25 years old, wearing a black puffer jacket, black pants, and black and white shoes, and believed to be traveling on an orange bicycle. (Courtesy Fairfax County Police Department)

Below is a map of where police said the crimes took place:

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Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents to contact the Fair Oaks Police District Station at 703-591-0966. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone at 866-411-8477, or online.

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