Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division have charged a man in connection with several burglaries that occurred in Hybla Valley.
On April 17, officers responded to a burglary at La Taza Panaderia on Richmond Highway. According to police, the suspect broke into the business using a rock and stole money before leaving. Detectives took over the investigation.
Police noted that multiple burglaries happened in April where a suspect used a similar method of breaking business doors with a rock. Through their investigation and with help from the Department of Forensic Science, detectives identified Eliasar Flores Flores, 23, of Alexandria as responsible for these incidents.
Flores Flores was already being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on unrelated charges when he was served warrants for four counts of burglary, five counts of destruction of property, and three counts of petit larceny. He remains held without bond.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about these incidents to contact the Mount Vernon District Station or submit tips anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone or web. Anonymous tipsters may be eligible for cash rewards. The public is also encouraged to register their security cameras with Connect Fairfax County to assist police investigations.
For ongoing updates, police advise residents to follow their blog and social media accounts.
“Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about these incidents to call the Mount Vernon District Station at 703-360-8400 and ask to speak with a detective. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web –Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.”
“Register your camera with Connect Fairfax County to help FCPD solve crimes, locate missing people, and support investigations.”
“For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.”
