Fairfax police officer
arrested in theft
By
Justin Jouvenal
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12-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department was arrested in
December for allegedly attempting to take a purse and blouse from a department
store, authorities said.
Officer
Alexandra Neff, who works in the patrol bureau, allegedly concealed the items
without paying for them at Lord & Taylor at the Dulles Town Center,
according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Store
officials contacted police about the incident around 5 p.m. on Dec. 28,. police
said. Neff was charged with petit larceny, which is a misdemeanor.
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Fairfax County police spokesman said Neff has been placed on administrative
duties, pending the outcome of an internal investigation. Neff’s attorney said
she is not guilty.
“She
maintains her innocence and she looks forward to showing that in court,” Edward
J. Nuttall said.