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Heard on: Fairfax VA Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/17/2026 01:14 PM
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Scouts 335 Bravo and 342 Bravo en route to area 331 for the shoplifting with apprehension at the Target on District Avenue.
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Correction, they are attempting to apprehend a (name withheld) wearing a black jacket and pajama pants.
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Deputies respond to shoplifting at Target store

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible shoplifting incident at the Target store on District Avenue in Merrifield. A person was reportedly being apprehended following the attempted theft.

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District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
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