Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Four Suspects Linked To Burglaries Of Fire-Damaged Homes

The four suspects from Maryland targeted the homes because they knew they were unoccupied, authorities said.

The four suspects from Maryland allegedly targeted the homes because they knew they were unoccupied.
The four suspects from Maryland allegedly targeted the homes because they knew they were unoccupied. (Fairfax County Police)

FAIRFAX, VA — Detectives have arrested four people in connection with a string of burglaries targeting homes left unoccupied by fires across Fairfax County, police said.

The men allegedly burglarized four homes a total of five times between November 2025 and July 2026, stealing guns, jewelry, a gun safe, a guitar, perfume, purses and a Porsche Macan.

Police recovered the guns and much of the other stolen property, including the Porsche, which was found in Maryland.

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Police said the targeted homes were in Reston, Fair Oaks and West Springfield.

Fairfax Police

Fairfax County police worked with the FBI and law enforcement agencies in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Loudoun County. Investigators used video footage, digital evidence and traced stolen property to identify the suspects.

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The following men were arrested in connection with the burglaries:

  • Damon Murray, 22, of Maryland, is charged with two counts of burglary, grand larceny and conspiracy to commit grand larceny. He is being held in North Carolina awaiting extradition.
  • Christian Webb, 24, of Maryland, is charged with five counts of burglary, two counts of destruction of property, grand larceny and auto theft. He is being held in Pennsylvania awaiting extradition.
  • Timothy Lowe, 23, of Maryland, is charged with four counts of burglary, two counts of destruction of property, grand larceny and auto theft. He is out on bond.
  • Emanuel Thomas, 35, of Maryland, is charged with four counts of burglary, two counts of destruction of property, grand larceny and auto theft.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the Reston Police Station at 703-478-0904 and ask to speak with a detective.

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