Police in Virginia have identified the man suspected of burglarizing a Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn on the evening of Aug. 11.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) identified the individual as 39-year-old Toby Shane Kessler and said it had secured a warrant for his arrest on one charge of burglary in connection with a break-in at the office roughly 30 miles from downtown Washington.
He appears to have been in the Washington Metropolitan Area at least since 2018 but has a California driver’s license, they said.
The building that houses the Trump campaign office, located in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place, also serves as the headquarters of the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee.
The burglary took place at approximately 8:11 pm and was captured by surveillance cameras inside the office.
Earlier this week, police released still photos of the suspect, a white adult male wearing dark clothing and a mustard backpack.
“It is rare to have the office of any political campaign or party broken into,” Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman said at the time. “We are determined to identify the suspect, investigate why it happened, and determine what may have been taken as well as what may have been left behind.”
However, the LCSO said its investigation ultimately determined that Kessler forced his way into the office through a back door and spent only a short time inside before leaving.
“He appears to have left nothing behind, and it is still unclear what, if anything, he took with him,” the sheriff’s office said.
The office is working with other law enforcement agencies to locate Kessler and is also seeking the public’s assistance.
“Anyone who believes they have seen Mr. Kessler or has additional information about the burglary is asked to contact Detective Franks at 571-918-1869,” it said.
