Police seek suspect in Forest Lane gun theft

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) On January 21, detectives with the Property Crimes Unit identified a suspect involved in a burglary to a residence located in the 1500 block of Forest Ln in Woodbridge on January 19.

Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Akeem Rashaud WILLIAMS. The accused was located later that afternoon at his residence on Cottonwood Ct in Woodbridge and arrested without incident.

Evidence of the burglary was recovered following a search warrant at the residence. The two firearms stolen from the residence on Forest Ln were eventually recovered in the area of Woodside Dr. Detectives also determined that a second suspect seen in the area at the time of the burglary was not involved.

Arrested on January 21:

Akeem Rashaud WILLIAMS, 23, of 1434 Cottonwood Ct in Woodbridge

Charged with  grand larceny, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Court Date: February 8, 2019 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Residential Burglary [Previously Released] – On January 19 at 8:38AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1500 block of Forest Ln in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary in progress. A neighbor and the homeowner reported to police that two unknown males were seen running from the residence. Upon further investigation, it was determined that entry was made into the residence through a rear window, which was found shattered. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were not located. Money, jewelry, a jacket, ammunition, and two firearms were reported missing. The investigation continues.