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Samuel Jenkins III, 46, and Abigail Laura, 38, were identified as the pair who went into a business on North King Street around 3 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, and stealing property, Leesburg police said.
Then, on Friday, Jan. 26, the two went into a business on North Street NW around midnight, and stole more property, police said.
Laura was identified as the suspect and was subsequently charged for her involvement, police said.
That evening, a Leesburg officer stopped to check the welfare of a subject who was unsteady on his feet in the 600 block of East Market Street. The officer identified the man as Jenkins, police said. He was with Laura, authorities said.
Jenkins was arrested for public intoxication and on an outstanding warrant, along with, burglary. Laura was arrested on multiple warrants and charged with burglary, larceny, destruction of property, and drug possession. The charges stem from multiple investigations.
The two were taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where they both remain held on no bond.
Anyone with relevant information regarding either of the burglaries is asked to contact the Leesburg Police Department Emergency Communications Center at 703-771-4500.
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