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A suspect has been arrested in the break-in of President Donald Trump’s Virginia campaign office on Sunday.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 39-year-old Toby Shane Kessler.
“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 dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony) in connection with the break in at the local office of Trump for President 2024 campaign in Ashburn, VA, on August 11, 2024,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a statement.
“The office, in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place, is being leased by the Trump campaign and also serves as the headquarters of the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee,” the statement added.
The burglary occurred at approximately 8:11 pm and was captured by surveillance video inside the office, according to authorities. The investigation determined that Mr. Kessler forced entry into a back door of the location.
An arrest has not yet been made, according to the LSCO. It is unknown whether the motive for the break-in is politically motivated, according to Thomas Julia, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.
“He appears to have left nothing behind, and it is still unclear what, if anything, he took with him,” the statement reported.
The LCSO added that, “He is a white adult male, and was wearing dark clothing, a dark cap, and a backpack when he entered the location. 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.”
Fox News reported that Kessler was charged with second-degree assault in Maryland in 2019, along with other law violations. He was arrested and posted a $500 bond.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares’ press secretary, Chloe Smith, told ABC News on Tuesday that their office was monitoring the investigation.
“It’s outrageous that anyone would break into a political office,” Smith said in her statement to the outlet. “Criminal acts are not tolerated in Virginia.”