Man who broke into Trump Loudoun Co. campaign office identified

The man who deputies say broke into the Ashburn, Virginia, campaign office of former President Donald Trump has been identified, and they are asking for help finding him.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for Toby Shane Kessler, 39, on a charge of burglary with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony.

Surveillance video caught Kessler on Sunday night breaking into the office in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place, which is being leased by the Trump campaign and also serves as the headquarters for the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.

Kessler forced his way in through a back door of the office and spent a brief period of time inside before leaving, authorities said.

“It is still unclear what, if anything, he took with him,” the sheriff’s office added.

Kessler was last seen wearing dark clothing and a backpack.

Anyone with additional information about the alleged burglary is asked to contact Detective Franks at (571) 918-1869.

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Ciara Wells

Ciara Wells is the Evening Digital Editor at WTOP. She is a graduate of American University where she studied journalism and Spanish. Before joining WTOP, she was the opinion team editor at a student publication and a content specialist at an HBCU in Detroit.

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