Thief breaks into virginia mosque and flees with cash box

Thief breaks into Virginia mosque and flees with cash box

Burglary suspect sought after break-in at Stafford Islamic Center

Stafford, VA – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who broke into the Islamic Center of Stafford in the early morning hours of December 29.

According to the Sheriff’s Office Crime Analysis Unit, the suspect forced entry into the building at 2604 Richmond Highway at approximately 3:15 a.m. by breaking out a side window with an unknown object. Surveillance images released show the individual inside the premises and later leaving with a donation box.

Thief breaks into virginia mosque and flees with cash box
Photo: thief breaks into virginia mosque and flees with cash box

The suspect is described as a male, possibly Middle Eastern, believed to be in his mid-20s.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective S.M. Danyluk at sdanyluk@staffordcountyva.gov or 1st Sgt. J.A. Mangan at jmangan@staffordcountyva.gov, or call 540-658-4450.

Key Points

  • A burglary occurred at the Islamic Center of Stafford on December 29 at 3:15 a.m.
  • Suspect broke in through a window and left with a donation box
  • Authorities are seeking assistance in identifying the individual captured in surveillance images
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