Police: Car, Property Taken from Woman in Home Invasion Robbery

Fairfax County Police Two men forced their way into a home near Reston Town Center and fled in the resident’s vehicle, Fairfax County Police said.

The 67-year-old woman who was the victim of the home invasion robbery told police two suspects forced their way into her townhouse in the 12000 block of Edgmere Circle about 8:41 p.m. Thursday.

The suspects took property and fled in the victim’s vehicle, which was later recovered near  Reston Town Center, police said. The victim did not require medical attention.

The victim described one suspect as a black male, 20 to 30 years old.

Detectives do not believe this was a random event or that there is any threat to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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