CENTREVILLE, Va. (7News) — A naked man targeting homes in Centreville was arrested Monday morning following a string of burglaries and attempted break-ins between March 8 and April 1, the Fairfax County Police Department said.
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The man was previously caught on a home surveillance video on April 1 wearing just sneakers and what police believe to be an article of clothing wrapped around his head while attempting to break into a home in the 14800 block of Palmerston Square. Police said the resident contacted officers after receiving an alert from his home surveillance system.
Fairfax County Police Department released surveillance video and images of a man seen breaking into a home while naked. (Fairfax County Police Department)
On March 5, investigators said the nude man entered a bedroom inside a home along Bodley Square around 5:15 a.m. when the victim was getting ready for work. After a confrontation, the naked man ran off.
Then, on March 6, police officials said a resident found a footprint on a trash can that had been moved against a fence at their home on Leicester Court. The resident believes it had been used to climb into their backyard. Detectives said evidence indicated there was an attempted burglary.
On March 7, around 4:30 a.m. at a home along Ealing Court, investigators said a victim was woken up by her dog barking. She saw the fully naked man inside the residence before he ran.
And on March 8, at a home on Paddington Lane, detectives said a resident heard footsteps in the hallway and saw the naked man standing in a doorway.
As of April 1, detectives believe the suspect is connected to five burglaries and attempted burglaries in the same neighborhood.
There will be a news briefing at 1 p.m. 7News will stream the event when it happens.
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