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Two charged for stealing Connector bus fares
Fairfax County Police have charged two employees of private contractors with taking money from Fairfax Connector bus fare boxes over the past nine months.
Thong Khoune Sisaath, 39, of 134 Environs Road in Sterling was arrested on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. She was charged with grand larceny and possession of burglarious tools.
On Thursday, July 3, 2008, Carl Alexander Rich, 54, of 3104 Northwood Road in Fairfax was arrested. He was charged with embezzlement, possession of burglarious tools and grand larceny.
Rich is an employee of Veolia Transportation, which provides bus services for Fairfax County. Sisaath is employed by Aramark, which is sub-contracted by Veolia to provide maintenance and upkeep on Connector buses.
Investigators believe the thefts have occurred since October 2007, during overnight hours when buses are serviced at a facility at 268 Spring St. in Herndon.
The investigation continues and further charges are possible. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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