Supermarket shoppers targetedCustomers of Aldi supermarkets in Maryland and Virginia could be victims of identity theft. Rigged machines were placed in stores in Northern Virginia and in many of the Maryland’s 23 Aldi stores, officials said. The machines allowed criminals to swipe debit and credit card information from customers before the scam was discovered, officials said. Customers who believe they were victimized should contact their bank or payment card company and local police, officials said.
Serial burglar strikes again
The serial burglar believed to be responsible for more than 85 incidents in Fairfax County may have expanded his operation into Prince William County, police said. Prince William County police said they received reports of 14 burglaries in the Haymarket area between Friday and Tuesday. The burglar appeared to have gained entry through unlocked doors, windows or vehicles, and targets purses and wallets.
— Scott McCabe and Hayley Peterson
