Crime & Safety

Burke Teen Charged in String of Break-Ins

Nineteen-year-old and four juveniles participate in Alexandria crime spree.

Fairfax County detectives are charging 19-year-old Rachel Forbes of Burke along with four juveniles in a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries over the past few weeks, reported . 

The charges include destruction of property, larceny and burglary. 

Lucy Caldwell, Fairfax County Police Department spokesperson, said the five are believed to have been involved in four incidents:

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  • A Jan. 16 break-in at ; 
  • A burglary at ;
  • An attempted burglary at ;
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