Leesburg, VA (January 5, 2026) – The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Sunday morning, January 4, 2026, at the Exxon Gas Station, located at 148 Catoctin Circle SE in Leesburg.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., two suspects forced entry by breaking the front door of the business and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise. The suspects are described as follows: Suspect 1 was wearing dark-colored clothing, purple gloves, a white mask, and was carrying a black bag. Suspect 2 was wearing dark-colored clothing, white shoes, purple gloves, and was carrying a dark-colored backpack.

Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with any witnesses who may have seen or heard suspicious activity in the area around that time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500 or the Criminal Investigations Section at 703-771-6417 or policeinvestigations@leesburgva.gov.  Anonymous tips can be shared by calling 703-443-TIPS (8477).

*Photos of the suspects will be released as soon as they are available.