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Franconia District Crime Reports April 2024
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| Information is generally based on initial reports made to the police department. Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information. Addresses shown indicate blocks or intersections. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in the Franconia district in the stated time frame. |
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| Burglary |
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| PSA 620 |
April 14, 2024 0030hrs |
| Loisdale Road - VA Smoke Up Vape Shop |
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| RP witnessed the event in progress and maintained visual on the suspects. |
| Responding units located all 4 juvenile offenders. |
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| PSA 611 |
April 8, 2024 0419hrs |
| Backlick Road - Sunoco |
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| Suspect shattered glass door and made entry. |
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| Suspect left without taking anything, then returned 6 minutes later. |
| Suspect took cash and cartons of Newport cigarettes. |
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| PSA 620 |
April 22, 2024 0600hrs |
| Springfield Mall |
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| Offender gained entry to the mall via an employee entrance |
| Video revealed the offender taking a screwdriver, attempting to gain access to display cases, vending machines, etc. |
| Offender arrested on site by patrol, interviewed by CID |
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| Destruction |
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| PSA 610 |
2-Apr-24 |
| Brandon Ave- Towne Place Suites |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed rear passenger window |
| 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 |
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| PSA 610 |
2-Apr-24 |
| Brandon Ave- Towne Place Suites |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed rear passenger window |
| 2017 Ford Fusion |
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| PSA 600 |
30-Apr |
| Perry Penney Dr |
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| Sometime over the weekend, driver side window was smashed |
| Unknown if entry was made, nothing taken. |
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| PSA 620 |
April 14, 2024 0014hrs |
| Loisdale Road - VA Smoke Up Vape Shop |
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| Two tires of a mall security vehicle were punctured by a knife. |
| Video suggests possibly related to the burglary from the same night. |
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| PSA 610 |
April 16, 2024 0630 |
| Backlick Road (Residence Inn) |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed windows. |
| Nothing stolen or disturbed |
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| Ford Explorer – Marked Department of Homeland Security |
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| PSA 611 |
April 16, 2024 0650 |
| Backlick Road (Residence Inn) |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed rear window |
| Nothing stolen or disturbed |
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| 2009 Ford Explorer – US Marshalls Veh |
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| PSA 611 |
April 16, 2024 0650 |
| Backlick Road (Residence Inn) |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed rear window |
| 2020 Lincoln |
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| PSA 620 |
April 16, 2024 0650 |
| Commerce St (Courtyard Hotel) |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed rear window |
| Nothing stolen or disturbed |
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| 2022 Dodge Durango – US Marshalls Veh |
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| PSA 620 |
April 16, 2024 0650 |
| Commerce St (Courtyard Hotel) |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed rear window |
| Nothing stolen or disturbed |
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| 2018 Ford Explorer – US Marshalls Veh |
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| PSA 611 |
April 16, 2024 0650 |
| Backlick Road (Residence Inn) |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed front window |
| Nothing stolen or disturbed |
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| 2006 Honda Pilot |
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| PSA 610 |
April 16, 2024 1400 |
| Brandon Ave (Towne Place Suites) via CRS |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed driver’s window. |
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| PSA 631 |
April 18, 2024 1300 hrs |
| Backlick Rd (Quest Transport) |
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| Window to the business was shattered by an unknown projectile, no entry made |
| Area checked for cartridge cases, etc. with negative results. |
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| PSA 630 |
April 19, 2024 1024 hrs |
| Manchester Blvd |
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| Victim was driving when she was surprised by an elderly man standing in the travel lane. |
| Victim slowed suddenly to avoid striking the man when he smacked her car with his cane (small dent on the hood) |
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| PSA 641 |
April 19, 2024 2026 hrs |
| Hagel Circle |
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| Victim claimed to witness her neighbor scratch her car. |
| Victim obtained warrant for destruction. |
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| PSA 610 |
April 20, 2024 2126 hrs |
| Atteentee Rd |
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| Multiple reports of unknown suspect(s) throwing eggs from a red sedan and yelling profanities. |
| Victim reported $50 damage to his vehicle. |
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| PSA 641 |
April 21, 2024 0412 hrs |
| Hagel Circle |
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| Victim found scratches on her car, suspects a neighbor due to ongoing disputes. |
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| PSA 630 |
April 22, 2024 2100- April 23, 2024 0700 |
| Summer Ridge Way-Worsley Way |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect attempted to pry the door open causing damage. |
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| PSA 610 |
April 8, 2024 0000-0650 |
| Brandon Ave- Towne Place Suites |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed rear passenger window |
| Nothing stolen or disturbed |
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| 2013 Nissan Altima |
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Destruction- Unlawful Entry |
| PSA 640 |
April 8, 2024 0300 |
| Pohick Rd |
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| Victim witnessed unknown suspect walking around her fenced in back yard at 0300. |
| Victim reported that she had called police at 0300 (no CFS found) |
| Later discovered that the latching mechanism of the gate had been damaged. |
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| Larceny |
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| PSA 640 |
3-Apr-24 |
| Lockport Place (Trademasters) |
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| Ongoing issue- suspect taking scrap metal from business park repository. |
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| PSA 621 |
6-Apr-24 |
| Pinebrook Road |
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| Landscapers left equipment unattended on the roadside while working in the area. |
| Witnesses reported an older white male take a backpack style leaf blower and drive away. |
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| PSA 631 |
April 11, 2024 0930 hrs |
| Kincannon Place (Sunbelt Rentals) |
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| Suspect rented 2 small skid steer vehicles without returning them. |
| Suspect appears to have used a fraudulent ID and truck tags at the time of rental. |
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| PSA 601 |
April 12, 2024 0400 hrs |
| Bren Mar Dr-Marlo Lane (Construction Site) |
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| Video captured 2 suspects arrive on foot and return minutes later with a white truck. |
| Suspects defeated the lock on a hitch, allowing them to attach and steal a large trailer. |
| Suspects loaded a Kubota “Bobcat” with forklift assembly and fled the area. |
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| PSA 640 |
April 12, 2024 0640 hrs |
| Bellwether Ct |
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| Video captured the suspect stealing a package from the victim’s front porch. |
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| PSA 611 |
April 12, 2024 2045 hrs |
| Hibbling Ave |
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| Video captured suspect take an electric bike from the front porch |
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| PSA 610 |
April 13, 2024 1208 hrs |
| Healy Drive |
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| Video captured the offender attempt to gain entry to a locked shed in a back yard. |
| Offender stole a blue bicycle and fled. |
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| PSA 641 |
April 16, 2024 0037 |
| Old Colchester Rd (Beach Marina) |
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| Video captured 2 Hispanic females taking note of the winterized boat at 1830 hours |
| Video captured 3 Spanish speaking males return at 0037 and cut the lock-fence. |
| Suspects hooked the trailer to a white Super Duty extended cab dually with 5th wheel hitch. |
| 2019 Yamaha on trailer $80,000. |
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| PSA 600 |
April 16, 2024 1900- April 17, 2024 0900 |
| Elgar St |
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| Victim was selling an ATV on Facebook Marketplace and had provided her address. |
| Victim arranged the sale for the morning and discovered the rear fence pried and hanging open. |
| Suzuki ATV |
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| PSA 610 |
April 17, 2024 0051 hrs |
| Brunswick St |
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| Victim alerted by a motion sensor light. |
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| Suspects took a 6 pk of Sprite from his front porch and fled on bicycles. |
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| PSA 630 |
April 19, 2024 1900 hrs |
| Mary Caroline Cir |
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| Victim left a bracelet ($6300) on the kitchen counter at an acquaintances home. |
| Patrol conducted interviews with possible involved parties. |
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| PSA 631 |
April 20, 2024 2035 |
| Landsdowne Ctr (Sunoco) |
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| Clerk left the register-counter unattended. |
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| Unknown suspect walked behind counter and took 7 packs of Newport cigarettes. |
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| PSA 621 |
April 30, 2024 0235 |
| Springfield Plaza – Bob and Edith’s Diner |
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| 3 suspects ordered food to go ($85.58) refusing to pay until it was ready |
| During the transaction, suspect grabbed the bag and fled in a dark sedan |
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| PSA 620 |
April 9, 2024 1500 hrs |
| Springfield Mall (LA Fitness) |
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| Victim left her bag unsecured on a counter. |
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| Unknown suspect stole a credit card and Best Buy gift card. |
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| PSA 640 |
May 1, 2024 0157 |
| Marin Woods Ct |
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| Suspect defeated padlock on victim’s work vehicle (box truck). |
| Suspect spent 2 hours packing various tools ($20k value) into a 05-08 Chevy Suburban. |
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| PSA 641 |
April 21, 2024 1500-1600 |
| Gunston Road (Gunston Hall Plantation) |
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| Charity event was held for cancer survivors at Gunston Hall. |
| After the event, organizers were unable to locate the donation box (est. $3000 cash) and 6 dresses. |
| Delayed report for several days while organizers deconflicted with staff. |
| Items had been left unattended and outside the view of security cameras. |
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| PSA 620 |
April 23, 2024 1930 |
| Metropolitan Center Drive (Extended Stay) |
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| Instacart Delivery ($40 groceries) was taken by an unknown suspect. |
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| PSA 630 |
April 24, 2024 1054 |
| Trask Terrace |
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| Fed Ex delivery (athletic shoes) was taken from the front porch. |
| Ring video captured the suspect: black male, multiple facemasks, Amazon vest. |
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| PSA 630 |
April 24, 2024 1659 |
| Rock Ridge Ln |
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| Victim and acquaintances had been evicted earlier in the day. |
| Property management allowed victim to retrieve personal items |
| Hours later, victim reported that someone had stolen 2 handguns and $10,000 cash. |
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| Larceny- Destruction |
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| PSA 611 |
May 1, 2024 0905 |
| Cumberland Ave - Spring Garden Apartments |
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| Suspect used a cutting instrument to gain access to a metal storage cage. |
| Echo Leaf blower was stolen. |
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| Larceny from Motor Vehicle |
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| PSA 620 |
2-Apr-24 |
| Commerce St – Courtyard Hotel |
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| Sometime overnight, change was taken from the console of a 2018 Lexus |
| Entry gained by smashing driver’s window. |
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| PSA 620 |
2-Apr-24 |
| Commerce St – Courtyard Hotel |
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| Sometime overnight, a wireless speaker was taken from a 2015 Subaru Outback |
| Entry gained by smashing driver’s window. |
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| PSA 620 |
2-Apr-24 |
| Loisdale Ct – Wingate by Wyndham |
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| Sometime overnight, a laptop and personal belongings were taken from a 2013 Chevy Cruze |
| Entry gained by smashing passenger side window. |
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| PSA 610 |
7-Apr-24 |
| Brunswick St- Report via CRS |
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| Overnight, someone entered the victim’s car and took loose change. |
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| PSA 600 |
April 10, 2024 0131 hrs |
| Hogarth Street |
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| Video captured the suspect stealing tools from 2 of the victim’s work vans. |
| Both vans had the sliding rear door lock drilled out, process taking 33 minutes. |
| Suspect(s) arrived in a blue hatchback (no further) |
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| PSA 610 |
April 16, 2024 0630 |
| Brandon Ave (Towne Place Suites) |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect smashed windows to gain entry. |
| Misc. Bags&Gear stolen, but recovered behind a nearby dumpster |
| Ford Explorer – Department of Homeland Security |
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| PSA 600 |
April 17, 2024 0253 |
| Ravensworth Rd |
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| Neighbor’s camera captured suspect trying door handles. |
| Suspect went through the vehicle taking a can of pepper spray. |
| 2005 Toyota Sienna |
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| PSA 610 |
April 18, 2024 0300-1600 |
| Backlick Rd |
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| Suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and took a tablet, hanging from the headrest. |
| 2017 Toyota Camry |
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| PSA 640 |
April 18, 2024 2130- April 19, 2024 0930 |
| Ashland Woods Ln |
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| Unknown suspect(s) removed tools from the bed of a pickup truck. |
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| PSA 630 |
April 20, 2024 0900- April 21, 2024 1930 |
| 5222 Martinique Lane |
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| Unknown suspect(s) removed a Glock 43X from an unlocked vehicle. |
| 2018 Mercedes 560. |
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| PSA 641 |
April 22, 2024 0000-0600 |
| Giles Run Rd – Business Park |
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| Unknown suspects stole various Milwaukee tools and 150 lbs of copper from work trucks. |
| The trucks were already deployed and not available for processing. |
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| PSA 641 |
April 5, 2024 1145 hrs |
| High Point Rd – Mason Neck Park- via FICOR |
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| Victim parked their vehicle while hiking- unknown if locked. |
| Cash and credit cards were taken from her wallet. |
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| Cards were used to make purchases at the Apple store in Arlington County. |
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| PSA 600 |
April 6, 2024 0630 |
| Dodson Drive |
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| Vehicle parked overnight, left unlocked. |
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| Credit card and laptop computer taken from the passenger area. |
| Credit card used at Home Depot |
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Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts |
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| PSA 641 |
April 6, 0942 |
| Shepherd Hills Ct |
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| Tires and wheels stolen from a 2022 Honda Civic |
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| Vehicle left propped up on landscaping rocks. |
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| PSA 610 |
April 18, 2024 1049 |
| Metropolitan Center Drive |
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| Sometime overnight, unknown suspect stole both license plates. |
| 2019 Toyota Corolla |
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| PSA 640 |
April 6, 0820 |
| Woodside Ln |
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| Tires and wheels stolen from a 2023 Honda Civic |
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| Vehicle left propped up on landscaping rocks. |
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| PSA 640 |
April 6, 0900 |
| Ashland Woods Lane |
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| Tires and wheels stolen from a 2020 Honda Civic |
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| Vehicle left propped up on landscaping rocks. |
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| PSA 641 |
April 6, 2024 0000-2151 |
| Rt 1 & Unity Lane |
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| Tires and wheels stolen from a 2024 Honda Accord |
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| PSA 630 |
April 19, 2024 0630 |
| Admiralty Ct-Mittendorf Ln |
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| Wheels&Tires stolen- vehicle left on yellow cartons. |
| 2024 Honda Civic |
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| Destruction: |
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| PSA 620 |
April 12 0946 hours |
| Founders Hill Drive |
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| Steering wheel airbag stolen from a locked 2017 Honda Accord |
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| PSA 620 |
April 12 0946 hours |
| Founders Crossing Ct |
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| Steering wheel airbag stolen from a locked 2016 Honda Accord |
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| PSA 620 |
April 12 0946 hours |
| Founders Hill Drive |
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| Steering wheel airbag stolen from a locked 2013 Honda CRV |
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| PSA 620 |
April 12 0946 hours |
| Ambassador Way |
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| Steering wheel airbag stolen from a locked 2016 Honda CRV |
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| PSA 620 |
April 15, 2024 1200 hrs |
| Cimarron St |
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| Both tags stolen from a 2004 F350. |
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Simple Assault |
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| PSA 610 |
April 1, 2024 2224hrs |
| Backlick Rd – 7-11 Store |
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| Responded for a fight in progress. |
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| Victim sustained bloody lip and abrasions. |
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| Warrant procedures advised. Offender charged with DIP. |
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| PSA 610 |
April 10, 2024 1430hrs |
| Commercial Drive |
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| Dispute between co-workers (Amazon Flex drivers) about a pushcart. |
| Offender pushed victim, stepped on her foot, and elbowed her, forcibly taking the cart. |
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| PSA 631 |
April 11, 2024 1650hrs |
| Buckhaven Ct |
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| Victim was jogging when confronted 3 separate times by 4 subjects in a black sedan. |
| Suspect shot victim with an “orbeez” gun (toy) resulting in minor injuries. |
| Suspects followed victim home where he was shot with orbeez again. |
| Suspects yelled racial slurs inconsistent with the victim’s demographics. |
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| PSA 620 |
April 11, 2024 2010hrs |
| Meteor Place |
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| Victim was crossing the street when a light blue sedan failed to yield to her as a pedestrian. |
| As she crossed, she paused in front of the car. Suspect(s) made comments for her to move. |
| As victim proceeded she believes she was shot 5 times with a BB gun (no injuries). |
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| PSA 600 |
April 13, 2024 1244hrs |
| Eagle Ridge Lane |
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| Ex-boyfriend was picking up his children at their home. |
| Current boyfriend (victim) confronted him about acting disrespectfully. |
| Victim was punched one time in the face resulting in a bloody lip. |
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| PSA 610 |
April 13, 2024 1922hrs |
| Spring Garden Drive (Dera Restaurant) |
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| Victim is a cook and was working in the kitchen. |
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| Unannounced, an employee of a neighboring restaurant (suspect) entered through a back door. |
| Suspect was intoxicated and disorderly, demanding food. |
| Victim was slapped several times resulting in visible minor injuries. |
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| PSA 610 |
April 15, 2024 0236hrs |
| Springfield Plaza (CVS) |
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| Offender is known to the business from previous incidents |
| Offender was intoxicated, throwing merchandise around the store and was asked to leave. |
| Offender forcefully pushed victim, threw things at him, and fled with stolen merchandise. |
| Patrol located Offender running from the scene. Charged with DIP, Assault, and Larceny. |
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| PSA 610 |
April 16, 2024 0303hrs |
| Old Keene Mill Rd (7-Eleven) |
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| Suspect tried to purchase tobacco without an ID. An argument ensued and suspect was told to leave. |
| Suspect became aggressive and victim (employee) deployed pepper spray with no effect. |
| Suspect struck victim with a closed fist resulting in minor injuries. |
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| Suspect left the scene in a black BMW- no tags. |
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| PSA 600 |
April 16, 2024 1403hrs |
| Annandale Rd-236 (Tollhouse Park) |
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| Victim was laying in the park when an acquaintance asked him for money. |
| Victim refused; suspect punched victim repeatedly in the head (no visible injury) |
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| PSA 610 |
April 18, 2024 0218hrs |
| Block Commercial Drive |
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| Victim was arguing in her car with Ex-Boyfriend (Offender, not covered relationship) |
| Suspect exited, got in his vehicle, and intentionally rammed victim’s vehicle |
| Offender charged with Simple Assault (2x) and DUI |
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| PSA 610 |
April 18, 2024 1224hrs |
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| Commerce St (Springfield Plaza) |
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| While on a bus, victim and suspect engaged in a verbal exchange. |
| After exiting the bus, Suspect punched victim once with a closed fist (minor injuries) |
| Suspect walked away from the scene. |
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| PSA 611 |
April 18, 2024 1715hrs |
| Old Keene Mill Rd |
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| Two motorists engaged each other in traffic. |
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| Both parties met at Springfield Plaza where the suspect punched the victim (minor injury) |
| Suspect: Hispanic male on a Harley Davidson |
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| PSA 611 |
April 21, 2024 1630hrs |
| Brookfield Plaza (7-Eleven) |
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| PD made aware of event by Springfield Healthplex |
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| Victim stated he was cut with an unknown instrument by an unknown suspect. |
| Victim was uncooperative and did not want any police involvement. |
| Patrol unable to locate suspect or cameras that would have captured the event. |
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| PSA 601 |
April 3, 2024 1006hrs |
| General Green Way |
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| An altercation began over a parking dispute. Delivery truck was blocking access. |
| Suspect (truck driver) assaulted victim resulting in abrasions (no transport) |
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| PSA 610 |
April 4, 2024 0246hrs |
| Backlick Rd |
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| Two acquaintances engaged in mutual combat over borrowed money. |
| Warrant procedures advised- victim(s) did not wish to prosecute. |
| One combatant found to be intoxicated. Arrested for DIP |
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| PSA 610 |
April 4, 2024 1456hrs |
| Fox Hill St |
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| Father previously reported ongoing bullying of his son at Key Middle School to administration. |
| Suspects (6 students) chased victim home from Bus Stop. |
| Father discovered bruising from prior assaults (possibly at Key Middle School) |
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| PSA 611 |
April 4, 2024 1751hrs |
| Springfield Plaza – Giant Foods |
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| Began as a dispute between 2 students at John Lewis High School |
| Suspect followed victim onto public bus later that day. |
| Suspect tried to grab victim’s phone resulting in minor injuries (no transport) |
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| PSA 630 |
April 9, 2024 1119hrs |
| Kingstowne Towne Ctr (Safeway) |
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| Offender was confronted for Concealment of merchandise by staff. |
| During the confrontation, offender grabbed victim (no injuries) and fled on foot. |
| Offender was located nearby with additional stolen merchandise in his possession. |
| Charged with Concealment, Shoplifting, and Simple Assault |
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Simple Assault- Exposure |
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| PSA 610 |
April 16, 2024 1634hrs |
| Gloucester Ave |
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| Victim was standing on the sidewalk near her home. |
| Offender exposed his genitals, and made comments before touching her shoulder. |
| Victim swung her arms to repel the offender and he fled on foot. |
| Patrol located offender nearby |
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Stolen Auto |
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| PSA 610 |
April 17, 2024 1700-2000hrs |
| Commercial Drive (Fairfax Sportsplex) |
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| Victim parked the truck on the road while visiting the Sportsplex |
| Vehicle was recovered nearby the following morning when it was totaled in a hit and run. |
| Two unknown suspects fled on foot. |
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| 2018 Dodge Ram 3500- White |
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| PSA 600 |
April 23, 2024 0110hrs |
| Covent Wood Ct |
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| Victim purchased the vehicle 2 days prior on Facebook Marketplace for $25,000 cash. |
| Victim noticed a discrepancy with the VIN and was provided a non-factory key (1). |
| Video captured an unknown suspect unlock the vehicle and drive it away at 0110 hours. |
| 2018 Ford F150 Raptor - white |
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| PSA 630 |
April 23rd 0730 |
| Rock Ridge Lane |
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| Victim may have parked the vehicle unlocked, with the key fob inside. |
| 2017 Toyota Corolla - Red |
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