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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Target Burglar Footage Released: Suspect Hid in Store Until Closing

Prince William County Police say $10,000 in iPads and other electronics stolen.

This news brief originally ran Feb. 11. This new post includes video. An unknown suspect hid until closing at the Woodbridge Target over the weekend and raided the electronics section, stealing $10,000 in iPads and other products. Police responded to an alarm sounding at 3:29 a.m. Saturday at Target, 2460 Prince William Parkway, according to police spokesman Jonathan Perok. Officers found the rear emergency door was ajar. Survielence footage was not available at the time of the crime, but the suspect was spotted entering the store prior to closing. Don't miss a headline! Like Woodbridge Patch on Facebook! The suspect is believed to have used tools from the store to break into cabinets in the electronic section, according to Perok.  "The …

Burglar Hides Until Target Closes, Raids iPad Cabinet

Apple products and other items stolen valued at $10,000, according to Prince William County Police

Update: See video footage of the suspect An unknown suspect hid until closing at the Woodbridge Target over the weekend and raided the electronics section, stealing $10,000 in iPads and other products. Police responded to an alarm sounding at 3:29 a.m. Saturday at Target, 2460 Prince William Parkway, according to police spokesman Jonathan Perok. Officers found the rear emergency door was ajar. Survielence footage was not available at the time of the crime, but the suspect was spotted entering the store prior to closing. Don't miss a headline! Like Woodbridge Patch on Facebook! The suspect is believed to have used tools from the store to break into cabinets in the electronic section, according to Perok.  "The suspect took multiple iPads and…

Jimmy J.

7:57 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013

He's an idiot for the grand larceny he committed, not for having his face picked up by the security camera.   more ›

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Fire at Target Closes Store

Cause of fire determined accidental.

Just before noon Tuesday Target on Prince William Parkway was evacuated due to a fire inside the store. Fire officials say that the fire was caused by a heat gun that was unintentionally left unattended on a workbench in a small maintenance room inside Target.  Fire officials deemed the fire accidental, and no injuries were reported. The preliminary damage estimate is $15,000 said Prince William County Fire and Rescue Chief Joe Robertson.  Smoke damage is also being assessed and may increase the estimate loss. Robertson said the sprinkler system did activate and helped control the spread of the fire.  Robertson also said that employees used portable fire extinguishers to control the fire. Target is closed for further assessment and clean …

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