Business / Fairfax / May 21, 2026

Nearly $10,000 in Lego Sets and Goods Stolen From Fairfax Stores

Two people face charges after nearly $10,000 worth of Lego sets, small appliances, clothing and other merchandise was stolen from stores across Fairfax County.

By Tysons Times Staff

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Coverage area: Fairfax
Section: Business
Published: May 21, 2026
Topics: business, fairfax, public safety

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Two people face charges after nearly $10,000 worth of Lego sets, small appliances, clothing and other merchandise was stolen from stores across Fairfax County.

Reima McPherson, 43, and John-Ross Dika, 31, are accused in a series of retail thefts dating from December 2025 through May. Police said individual thefts involved merchandise valued from $450 to nearly $2,000.

The incidents occurred at stores around the Mosaic District, Skyline, Seven Corners and Chantilly Shopping Center.

Information provided by security teams at the stores helped police identify McPherson as a suspect. Officers arrested her May 13 and found Dika nearby, taking him into custody as well.

Both were taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. McPherson is being held without bond, while Dika was released on bond.

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