Police Investigate 10 Burglaries in Franconia

Fairfax County police detectives are investigating a series of ten burglaries in Franconia in January and February, although police do not know whether the incidents are connected.

The first five burglaries were committed between Jan. 30 and Feb. 13 at the following locations in the neighborhoods west and northwest of Kingstowne Village Parkway:

• 5900 block of Edgewood Lane (two burglaries)
• 5900 block of Clames Drive
• 5700 block of Tremont Drive
• 6000 block of Woodlake Lane

All five burglaries took place during the daytime. Burglars stole money, jewelry, and electronics from the homes, according to police. In some cases, witnesses saw three people walking into backyards prior to the burglary, wearing dark clothing and carrying backpacks. 

Another set of five burglaries occurred in the area between February 13 and 21 at the following locations:

• 6900 block of Rolling Creek Way
• 6400 block of Castlefin Way
• 7400 block of Collins Meade Way
• 7900 block of Old Carriage Trail
• 5100 block of Ballycastle Circle

Once again, money, jewelry, and electronics were stolen from homes. Police do not know whether the two sets of burglaries were committed by the same people.