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Police Search for Halloween Mask-Wearing Trio Who Terrorized Family in Virginia

Intruders wearing Halloween masks threatened a Virginia family and damaged property during a failed break-in, with police reviewing surveillance as the search for suspects continues.

  • Around 10 p.m. Tuesday in Alexandria, doorbell camera footage recorded three masked intruders pounding a front door during a break-in attempt.
  • McGuire said, `If you are the one that engaged in this type of behavior, we're actively searching for you,` and urged parents to come forward, emphasizing the seriousness under Virginia law.
  • Knocking escalated and then the group moved to the rear of the home, breaking through a wooden fence, slashing deck screens and hitting a back window before fleeing after about 10 minutes.
  • Authorities asked residents near Duke and South Jordan Streets to check footage between 9 and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, as Alexandria Police collected evidence Wednesday. Detective Gibson can be reached at 571-388-7615.
  • Shayla, the homeowner's daughter, described her fear: `At first I thought it was just a Halloween joke, a little prank`, but `They tried to enter into the home` and the family was shaken after recent bereavement.
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Police search for Halloween mask-wearing trio who terrorized family in Virginia

A Virginia family faced a terrifying Halloween night when masked individuals attempted to enter their home, threatening violence and causing damage.

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WUSA9 broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
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