Burglar Caught Red-Handed Stealing Food From Virginia Dollar General, Police Say

An early morning burglary alarm led to the apprehension of a Virginia man who forced his way into a Prince William County dollar store to steal food, officials say.

Millyard Nega Marufe
Photo Credit: *Prince George's Police Department/Google Maps street view*

Zak Failla

10/19/2022 2:57 p.m.

Woodbridge resident Millyard Nega Marufe, 32, is being held without bond following his arrest on Wednesday, Oct. 19 when he allegedly broke into the Dollar General on Occoquan Road in his hometown.

Police say that at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, officers responded to the store, where there was an alarm activation.

Upon arrival, officers said that they found the front window with extensive damage and Marufe standing inside the store.

The initial investigation determined that Marufe used a rock to smash the front window to gain access to Dollar General, where food items were reported missing.

Marufe was arrested without incident and charged with burglary. His initial court date is pending, officials said.

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