A man sought in connection with an armed robbery at an Aldi in Woodbridge has been arrested, according to the latest reports from local law enforcement.
Prince William County police said Malik Lanier Day, 29, of Stafford, was taken into custody Aug. 17 in connection with the March incident. A residential burglary was also reported in Gainesville.
In Stafford County, deputies investigated a hit-and-run crash, a series of vehicle break-ins and several fraud cases.
Prince William County Police
Armed Robbery Arrest in Connection With Aldi Incident
On Aug. 17, the suspect sought in connection with an armed robbery at the Aldi at 13782 Smoketown Road in Woodbridge was arrested. Malik Lanier Day, 29, of Stafford, was taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police Department. He is charged with robbery. A court date is pending.
On March 26 at about 1:50 p.m., officers responded to the store after a man entered, took multiple items of merchandise and told an employee he was armed before leaving on foot. No injuries were reported and no weapon was seen. An arrest warrant was obtained, but previous attempts to locate Day were unsuccessful.
Residential Burglary in Gainesville
On Aug. 18, officers responded to a residence in the 8300 block of Kinsley Mill Place in Gainesville to investigate a reported burglary. The investigation found that entry was made through the front door on Aug. 16 between 6 p.m. and 9:35 p.m. Multiple collector coins were reported missing. No damage to the property was reported.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office
Vehicle Tampering and Thefts on Eustace Road
On Aug. 16 and 17, deputies responded to a suspicious person report on Eustace Road and side streets. Suspects were seen pulling on vehicle door handles in an attempt to steal items. An investigation found several vehicles in the neighborhood had been tampered with and had items taken.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any security or doorbell camera footage from Aug. 16 and 17 between 12 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Anyone with information, footage or who observed suspicious activity is asked to contact the Emergency Dispatch Center at 540-658-4400.
Hit-and-Run at Dunn Drive and Worth Avenue
At about 8:06 p.m. on Aug. 17, a driver failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Dunn Drive and Worth Avenue and struck another vehicle. The suspect continued driving on Worth Avenue without stopping to exchange information or insurance. No cameras in the area captured the incident, police said.
Unauthorized Credit Account on England Pointe Drive
At about 11:04 a.m. on Aug. 17, a resident reported discovering a credit card had been opened under their name without authorization. The victim notified their bank and credit bureaus, which froze their credit. A police report was filed for the investigation.
T-Mobile Scam on Willow Glen Court
At about 2:19 p.m. on Aug. 17, a resident reported a phone scam involving someone claiming to be from T-Mobile. The caller said the victim had received a discount and free phone. After the victim received a phone and was told to return it as the wrong one, they realized it was a scam. T-Mobile confirmed the fraud and began its own investigation.
Altered Check on Orange Blossom Court
At about 4:42 p.m. on Aug. 17, a resident reported mailing a check for payment that was never received. After reviewing their account, the victim found the check had been altered. The bank was notified. No suspects have been identified.
Unauthorized Credit Accounts on King Arthurs Way
At about 4:47 p.m. on Aug. 17, a resident reported receiving emails that new credit card accounts had been opened under their name without authorization. The victim notified the banks and credit bureaus. A police report was filed for the investigation.
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