Arlington Woman Charged in Bailey's Crossroads Carjacking

Police say Peggy Li'Nae Sykes pulled a driver from his vehicle and fled the scene.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 28-year-old Arlington woman named Peggy Li'Nae Sykes has been charged with carjacking after allegedly pulling a driver from his vehicle in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia early Thursday morning and fleeing the scene in the stolen car. Fairfax County police responded to the incident and were able to locate the vehicle in Arlington, where Sykes was taken into custody.

Why it matters

Carjackings have been an ongoing issue in the Bailey's Crossroads area, with residents concerned about public safety and the need for increased police presence and security measures. This incident highlights the risks drivers face and the importance of swift law enforcement response to apprehend suspects.

The details

According to the police report, just before 2 a.m. the victim reported that a woman approached his vehicle on Seminary Road and asked for a ride. When the victim refused, the suspect opened the door, pulled the victim out of the vehicle, and fled the scene in the stolen car. Fairfax police responded with a helicopter, the Real Time Crime Center, and additional patrol units, and were able to locate the vehicle in Arlington around 2:49 a.m. where they took the suspect, Peggy Li'Nae Sykes, into custody.

  • The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Police located the stolen vehicle and arrested the suspect around 2:49 a.m. the same morning.

The players

Peggy Li'Nae Sykes

A 28-year-old woman from Arlington, Virginia who was arrested and charged with carjacking.

Fairfax County Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported carjacking, deployed resources to locate the stolen vehicle, and arrested the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case.”

— Fairfax County Police Department (Patch)

What’s next

Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department's Major Crimes Bureau are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This carjacking incident underscores the ongoing public safety concerns in the Bailey's Crossroads area and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to address these types of crimes.