Location: 2200 block of Arlington Boulevard, Arlington VA
Time: Approximately 7:28 p.m., August 29
ARLINGTON, VA — An adult and three juveniles face charges following a burglary at a vacant business along Arlington Boulevard, according to police.
Investigators determined that an adult male and several juvenile males allegedly forced their way into the vacant business and multiple rooms, causing property damage before fleeing.
Responding officers located individuals matching the juvenile suspects’ descriptions near Washington Boulevard beneath the Arlington Boulevard bridge. Police said they were taken into custody following foot pursuits. The adult suspect was located near the scene and also taken into custody.
Police identified the adult as Edenilson Bladim Mejia Santos, 20, of Arlington. He was charged with burglary, destruction of property, conspiracy to commit a felony and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Petitions were obtained for three juvenile male suspects for burglary, destruction of property and conspiracy to commit a felony.