On Monday, authorities announced that a Break-in at Donald Trump’s campaign office in AshburnVirginia, and that an investigation into the incident has already been launched.
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office stated that the incident occurred Sunday evening at a building in a suburban office park about 30 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. The building also houses the headquarters of the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee.
Sheriff Mike Chapman commented on the unusual nature of the break-in: “It is rare for the office of a political campaign or party to be broken into.”
Surveillance material
Authorities released Video recordings from a surveillance camera The image shows a white man wearing dark clothing, a black baseball cap and a backpack on his chest in the building. However, the official statement did not specify what he may have taken with him.
“We are committed to identifying the suspect, investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and determining what may have been taken and left behind,” Chapman said, urging anyone with relevant information to contact authorities.
Further investigations
This theft is another reason for the growing concern about Trump’s campaign team, as the FBI also announced that it is investigating a possible hack that could lead to Sharing confidential documents from the former president’s presidential campaign.
Campaign response
So far, the Trump campaign team has not responded to requests for comment on the incident. The investigation is continuing to clarify the details and motives behind the theft at the campaign office.