FAIRFAX, Va. — Police are asking for the public's help finding a group of burglars who are using bouquets and spray paint as tools to break into houses.
According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the thieves have been connected to at least five burglaries since December 28.
In four of the burglaries, a woman approached the home with flowers and knocked on the door. When no one answered, she returned to a car and a short time later, two men forced their way into into the home and stole valuable items, including jewelry, cash and purses.
Police say the suspects have concealed their identities by tampering with home surveillance cameras.
Similar burglaries were reported on the following days:
- December 28 - 900 block of Dominion Reserve Drive, McLean at 6 p.m.
- December 29 - 1100 block of Bishopgate Way, Reston at 6 p.m.
- January 1 - 1100 block of Windrock Drive, McLean at 2 a.m.
- January 8 - 11000 block of Lance Lane, Oakton at 5:30 p.m.
- January 9 - 11100 block of Farm Road, Great Falls sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Police released a photo of the woman believed to be involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 703-556-7750. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – (703) 246-4676, and by web – Click HERE.
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