Second District Monthly Crime Report (North)
January 12, 2012 through February 8, 2012

Significant Incidents:
BURGLARY, 01/19/12, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard. Between 6:30 pm on January 18, and 8 am on January 19, an unknown subject entered a commercial business and stole two laptops with chargers. There is no suspect description.

SEXUAL BATTERY, 01/31/12, 1600 block of N. Arlington Boulevard. On January 31 at 8:30 pm, a female returning to her hotel room was confronted by a subject just outside her door in the hallway and was sexually assaulted. When the victim went to the front desk to report the incident, the suspect fled on foot. The suspect is described as a black male, late 20’s, approximately 160 lbs with a slender build. At the time he was wearing a navy blue knit cap and a one-piece navy blue jumpsuit.

BURGLARY, 01/31/12, 2200 N. Wilson Boulevard. Between 9:20 pm on January 30, and 8:30 am on January 31, an unknown subject forced entry into the rear entrance of an office space and stole six Apple laptops. There is no suspect description.

ARMED ROBBERY, 02/03/12, 2200 block of N. Clarendon Boulevard. Shortly after 9 pm on February 3, a subject wearing a grey ski mask pulled a knife on a convenience store employee and demanded cash from the register. The subject grabbed $222 from the register and fled the scene on foot. The suspect was apprehended shortly thereafter by police at a Metro stop and is being held without bail.



Stolen Vehicles:

Stolen Auto: 01/14/12, 2009 Chevy Malibu, Silver, 1100 block of N. Hudson Street

Stolen Auto: 01/17/12, 1996 Toyota Tacoma, Green, 2100 block of N. Scott Street

Stolen Auto: 01/20/12, 2011 Hyundai Sonata, Blue, 1100 block of N. Highland Street



Crime Prevention Tips – Reporting Suspicious Activity

There is no definitive way to define what actions constitute “suspicious behavior.” The only way to make this determination is to consider all of the information available to you at the time factoring in the specific actions observed. If you observe behavior that you feel is suspicious in nature please take the initiative to contact the police. Often people describe that they were unsure if calling the police would be appropriate and they went back and forth regarding calling. My thought has always been that if you are having an internal debate regarding calling the police, just pick up the phone and make the call. Our Emergency Communications Section will prioritize the call based on the number of active calls for service at the time and an officer will respond as soon as possible. If the actions witnessed are legitimate, the interaction will be brief and all involved persons will be on their way.

Below is a list of some examples of activities which may be suspicious:

• A stranger near your home or an un-familiar vehicle parked in your neighborhood.
• Anyone looking into vehicles or tampering with a vehicle.
• Someone knocking on your door at night that is unfamiliar to you.
• Loud or unfamiliar sounds.
• Any other activity that is not normal for your neighborhood.
Potential suspicious behaviors in public places:

• Suspicious or unusual interest in a building, school, park, etc.
• A person appearing to conduct surveillance on a person or location
• A person using binoculars or night vision devices
• A person taking photos or video taping people, buildings, or other structures
• A person appearing to be drawing diagrams or making notes about a particular location
• Individuals departing quickly when seen or approached.
• Individuals who are over-dressed for the weather.
• A strong odor coming from a vehicle or building.
• Fluids leaking from a vehicle other than in the engine area.
• An overloaded vehicle.
All of the above behaviors could certainly be legitimate actions, so when determining if the circumstances are suspicious please consider all of the information available at the time.
When you contact the police you will likely be asked to provide a description of the person(s) or vehicle in question. Below is a list of questions that you will likely be asked:

Person:
• Sex
• Race
• Height
• Weight
• Build
• Hair (color/length)
• Complexion
• Scars, Marks, Tattoos
• Clothing
Vehicle:
• License Plate Number
• Approximate year of vehicle
• Make
• Model
• Color
• Body Type (2 Door, 4 Door, Van, SUV)
• Number of passengers
• Direction of travel if vehicle has departed
• Identifying marks or visible damage to the vehicle.
Many people do not call the police because they are unsure if what they have observed is worth reporting. When in doubt, please call the police and we will make the final determination. You may be the only caller and crimes are often deterred or solved by questioning individuals who act suspiciously.

To report suspicious activity, please call 703-558-2222.
For emergencies, call 911


STREET LIGHTS
The Department of Environmental Services, Transportation Engineering Division, has responsibility for 14,000 street lights throughout the County. The Signals Operations Team maintains 1,400 of those street lights while the remainder are serviced by Virginia Power. If you would like to report a street light that is out, or request installation of a new street light please use the following link to get additional information: Street light report

Arlington Alert – A great way to stay informed and receive timely information: Arlington Alert



Second District Team Members:

Captain Andy Penn Officer J. Adams
Sergeant Charlene Lancaster Officer J. Stanley
Corporal K. Riley Officer D. Stright
Officer J. Horvath