Surveillance captures alleged peeping, resident says she has been stalked
An Alexandria woman says she no longer feels safe in her own home after discovering a man allegedly peering into her bedroom window and later waiting near her building, incidents captured on video and reported to police.
The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, told reporters the episodes began when a man approached her apartment door earlier in the week identifying himself as “Landon,” saying he was a physical training and stretch trainer who lived nearby and wanted to “spread his energy.” She described that first encounter as uncomfortable but fleeting.
She said days later she found her bedroom window screen torn, and, on Thursday evening, saw movement outside the window. After slamming the window shut, she was unable to identify the person and installed a camera. The following day she said the same man returned and she captured footage of him crouched in bushes, apparently looking into the window and then picking up his phone before leaving.
“I am scared for my life. I'm scared for my neighbors.”
In the footage shown to reporters, a man wearing dark clothing is visible behind shrubbery near the residence. The victim said she later recognized the hairstyle and provided what she found to police.
Police seek suspect; warrants issued
Fairfax County Police confirmed they have three warrants connected to the investigation. According to police, two of the warrants are for peeping and one is for stalking and an emergency protective order. Authorities are searching for a man named Landon Taylor in connection with the case.
Public records searches conducted by reporters located a person named Landon Taylor whose publicly available criminal history includes past arrests and convictions for offenses such as indecent exposure, sexual abuse, illegal recording and peeping. Police did not provide additional details about those records beyond confirming the warrants tied to this specific investigation.
Neighbors alarmed; safety concerns and next steps
The woman said the suspect returned on Saturday and waited in a stairwell near her apartment, which she called stalking. Her account has raised alarm among neighbors and prompted renewed calls for vigilance in the area.
- Victim action: Installed surveillance and turned footage over to police.
- Police action: Issued three warrants — two for peeping, one for stalking and an emergency protective order.
- Suspect identity: Being sought as Landon Taylor, per police statement.
Law enforcement encourages anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts or who may have witnessed suspicious behavior near the reported location to contact Fairfax County Police. The department has not released the exact address of the incident or additional identifying information about the suspect beyond the name provided.
Context and community impact
Peeping and stalking offenses are taken seriously by local authorities because of the threat they pose to personal safety and the sense of security in residential communities. The emergency protective order tied to one of the warrants is intended to provide immediate safeguards for the alleged victim while investigators continue their work.
| Allegation | Number of Warrants |
|---|---|
| Peeping | 2 |
| Stalking / Emergency protective order | 1 |
Authorities did not provide a timeline for apprehension. In the meantime, the woman urged neighbors to be cautious and to report similar encounters. Police typically advise residents to secure doors and windows, use exterior lighting, and preserve any video or photographic evidence for investigators.
As the investigation continues, residents of Alexandria and nearby Fairfax County are left assessing their own home security and watching for updates from law enforcement about the search for the man named in the warrants.
