🚨Trump campaign office break in update: The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office identified Toby Shane Kessler, 39, as the burglary suspect. https://t.co/YOYixrkR0R pic.twitter.com/FriFlatmTnThe Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has announced a suspect in the burglary of former President Donald Trump's Virginia campaign office on Sunday.
The sheriff’s office has secured a warrant for the arrest of Toby Shane Kessler, 39.
— Nick Minock (@NickMinock) August 14, 2024
Kessler has no known address and has not been apprehended at this time. MEDIA RELEASE: Suspect Identified and Warrant Issued for Burglary at Trump Campaign HQ
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has secured a warrant for the arrest of Toby Shane Kessler, 39, of no fixed address, on the charge of Burglary (Code of Virginia: § 18.2-91. Entering… pic.twitter.com/oLQ6QWcT1y
— Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (@LoudounSheriff) August 14, 2024
The break-in occurred at the Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn, which also serves as the headquarters of the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee. NEW: Loudoun County Sheriff’s is investigating a burglary that happened at the Trump for President campaign office in Ashburn, VA. This happened around 9 pm on August 11th. Below are images of the suspect. At this time, it’s not clear if he stole anything. pic.twitter.com/4fj2quTbR7
— Sierra Fox (@thesierrafox) August 12, 2024
According to a press release from the sheriff's office, "The burglary occurred at approximately 8:11 pm and was captured by surveillance video inside the office. The LCSO’s investigation determined that Mr. Kessler forced entry into a back door of the location and spent a brief period of time inside before leaving. He appears to have left nothing behind, and it is still unclear what, if anything, he took with him. The investigation is ongoing."
The motive remains unknown as the suspect has not been apprehended.
The sheriff's office is working with other law enforcement agencies to try to locate Kessler and is also seeking assistance from the public.
"He is a white adult male, and was wearing dark clothing, a dark cap, and a backpack when he entered the location," the press release states. "Mr. Kessler has a history of criminal behavior and appears to have been in the Washington metropolitan area at least since 2018. He has a California identification."
