Naked Burglar Strikes Again in Virginia Neighborhood

Police release security footage of latest attempted break-in targeting homes in Centreville

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:09am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged door frame, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a home invasion.Security footage captures the latest attempted break-in by a naked burglar targeting homes in a Virginia community.Centreville Today

Surveillance video captured a naked man attempting to break into a home in Centreville, Virginia early Wednesday morning. This is the latest in a string of similar incidents in the neighborhood, with the suspect linked to five burglaries and attempted burglaries since early March. Police are asking residents to check their own security footage and report any suspicious activity.

Why it matters

The naked burglar case has caused significant concern and fear among Centreville residents, especially with an elementary school nearby. Police are working to apprehend the suspect and prevent further incidents, but the community remains on high alert due to the brazen nature of the crimes.

The details

The latest incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, when a home's security system captured video of the nude suspect approaching the rear sliding glass door. While he was unable to gain entry, the resident was alerted and contacted police. Authorities believe the same man is connected to five burglaries and attempted break-ins in the area since early March, including one where he entered a home and confronted a resident before fleeing.

  • On March 5, the suspect entered a bedroom of a home around 5:15 a.m. while the resident was getting ready for work.
  • On March 6, a resident found a footprint on a trash can that had been moved against a fence, indicating an attempted burglary.
  • On March 7, around 4:30 a.m., a resident was woken up by her dog barking and saw the naked man inside her home before he ran off.
  • On March 8, a resident heard footsteps in the hallway and saw the naked man standing in a doorway of their home.

The players

Fairfax County Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the string of naked burglary incidents in Centreville, Virginia.

Major James Curry

A spokesperson for the Fairfax County Police Department who provided details on the case during a press conference.

Arianne Ignacio

A Centreville resident who expressed concern about the incidents, especially with an elementary school nearby.

Ryan Key

A Centreville neighbor who was shocked to learn the naked burglar was still active in the area.

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What they’re saying

“Certainly an individual who's going up to the back of a home running away, there's some knowledge and awareness of what they're doing, but there could be a layer of mental health that is involved in this.”

— Major James Curry, Fairfax County Police Department

“We were panicking and freaking out because we do have kids, and it's very scary and surprising because this has always felt like such a safe neighborhood.”

— Arianne Ignacio, Centreville Resident

“It's a little scary it's on this block now. I, to be honest, had thought the matter had been taken care of because I hadn't heard much about it, so that's a real shock that, 'Oh no, he's back, we're still doing this, they haven't caught him yet.'”

— Ryan Key, Centreville Neighbor

What’s next

Detectives are asking residents to check their home surveillance footage and report any suspicious activity to aid in the investigation. Police have increased patrols in the Centreville neighborhood since the initial incidents.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for vigilance and community cooperation to address concerning criminal behavior, even in seemingly safe neighborhoods. Residents are taking extra precautions, but authorities are still working to apprehend the suspect and prevent further break-ins.