Some last-minute holiday “shopping?” County police investigate robbery at Saks 5th Ave.

**INCIDENTS**

Strong Armed Robbery l Assault & Battery – On December 23rd at 12:15PM, officers responded to Saks 5th Ave, located at 2300 Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. 

A loss prevention employee, of the above referenced store, reported to police that an unknown woman, later identified as the accused, concealed items in a bag she was carrying while inside the store, and then exited the without paying for the items she had placed inside the bag. 

The employee followed the woman outside to the parking lot area of the store, at which time he identified himself as a loss prevention employee and requested that the accused return to the store. The woman followed the employee to the doorway of the store at which point she removed a can of pepper spray from the jacket she was wearing and sprayed the employee in the face.

After spraying the employee, the woman fled from the area on foot. The employee was able to retrieve the items from the woman prior to her departure from the store.

During the investigation, officers obtained video surveillance that led to the identity of the accused.  No injuries were reported.
Wanted: [Photo taken December 3, 2014]
Darnesha Michelle WHITE, 29, of 2714 Shipley Terrace, SE, Washington, DC
Described as black female, 5’8”, 140lbs with thin build, curly red and black collar length hair and brown eyes
Last seen wearing a black leather jacket, blue shirt, blue jeans and black boots
Wanted for strong armed robbery and assault and battery with caustic substance

Residential Burglary – On December 25, 2014 at 4:52PM, officers responded to the 2900 block of Hickory Creek Court in Dumfries (22026) for a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 4:30AM and 4:45PM. Entry was made into the garage area of the residence through an open garage door.  There were no signs of entry into the residence. A wallet, credit cards and an undisclosed amount of US Currency, valued around $40, were reported as missing.

**END**

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