ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A burglary was reported over the weekend at former President Donald Trump’s campaign office in Virginia, and authorities are investigating whether anything was stolen.
It happened Sunday at an office in Ashburn rented by the Trump for President 2024 campaign, which also serves as the headquarters of Virginia’s 10th District Republican Committee, according to a news release from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia. North.
The sheriff’s office was contacted around 9 p.m. Sunday. The office said it has surveillance video that shows someone wearing dark clothing with a dark hat and carrying a backpack. An investigation continues.
The video shows a person breaking in and passing through the office, sheriff’s office spokesman Thomas A. Julia said in an email Tuesday. Officials hope to issue an update as soon as it is known, Julia said.
“It is rare to have the office of any political campaign or party raided,” Sheriff Mike Chapman said in a statement. “We are determined to identify the suspect, investigate why this happened and determine what may have been taken, as well as what may have been left behind.”
The Trump campaign and the 10th District Republican Committee did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
