The following is a list of criminal activity occurring in 2nd District North for December, 2008.

There is an increase in serious crime. Property crime remains steady.

Please do not leave valuables in your vehicles. Call in suspicious persons / activity to the police at 911 for emergencies, 703-558-2222 non-emergencies.


ROBBERY, 12/01/08, 2500 block of Key Boulevard. On December 1 at 10 pm, a man was walking when three unknown African American men approached him. They displayed a gun and various items were stolen from the victim. The three suspects ran from the scene. One suspect wore a grey sweatshirt and black jeans. The second suspect wore a camouflage sweatshirt; the third suspect was last seen wearing a black and blue sweatshirt.

BURGLARY, 12/01/08, 1400 block of N. Adams Street. On November 27 between 4 pm and 8:30 pm, an unknown subject forcibly entered a construction site and stole copper wire. There is no suspect description.

ROBBERY, 12/07/08, 1700 block of Wilson Boulevard. On December 7 at 7:30 pm, an unknown suspect walked up to two women and asked for a cigarette. The suspect then fled after stealing one woman’s purse. The suspect was an African American male in his 40’s. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket and a dark baseball cap.

ROBBERY, 12/07/08, 2700 block of Washington Boulevard. On December 7 at 8:30 pm, as a woman was entering her vehicle, an unknown African American male grabbed her purse and ran with it. The suspect was in his early 30’s, 6’, and 180 lbs. He was last seen wearing a dark hat, dark jacket and jeans.

ROBBERY, 12/09/08, 1700 block of N. Moore Street. On December 9 at 7 am, a man was walking through the park when he was approached by three unknown suspects. The three men approached him and displayed a weapon. They fled the scene after taking his money and phone. All three suspects were white Hispanic men in their 20’s. The first suspect was last seen wearing a black peacoat, dark jeans, grey hooded sweatshirt, and black sneakers. The second suspect was wearing a black puffy coat and a black skull cap. The third suspect was last seen wearing all black clothing.

PEEPING TOM, 12/11/08, 1900 block of N. Ft. Myer Drive. On December 10 at 10:15 pm, a woman was approached by a man at a bar by a man she did not know. The man told the woman that he knew the hotel room in which she was staying. He also stated that he had watched her changing her clothing on numerous occasions. The suspect's name was given to police.

ROBBERY, 12/22/08, 2500 block of Lee Highway. On December 22, a maintenance worker walked into a boiler room and found a man getting dressed. It is believed the suspect had slept in the room. The suspect confronted the worker and then assaulted him while going through his pockets. The suspect then fled. The suspect was an African American male, 25 years old, 6’1” and 160 lbs. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 12/19/08, 1200 block of N. Rolfe Street. On December 19, at 6:30 am, an unknown person opened the window of an apartment. The resident was home and spoke to the suspect, who then fled. There is no suspect description.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY-ARREST, 12/21/08, 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard. On December 21 at 1 am, three subjects and a bouncer got into an argument when the bouncer was escorting them from the bar. Two of the subjects assaulted the bouncer. The third subject was intoxicated in public. Jennifer Rainear, 25, of Lancaster, PA, was charged with Resisting Arrest, Assault and Battery and drunk in Public. She was held on a $3,000 bond. Marc Dalessio, 27, of Falls Church, was charged with Assault and Battery and Drunk in Public. He was held on a $3,000 bond. Ryan Singer, 27, of Mclean, was charged with Drunk in Public and was held in booking until sober.

POSSESSION OF COCAINE-ARREST, 12/28/08, 1100 block of N. Highland Street. On December 28 at 1 am, police were called to a restaurant/bar for suspected drug use by a patron. A subject was found to be in possession of cocaine. Kurt Ulsaker, 40, of Annapolis, MD, was charged with Possession of Cocaine and released on his own recognizance.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY-ARREST, 12/27/08, 800 block of N. Highland Street. On December 27 at 10:45 am, a woman entered a residence without permission of the homeowner. When she was confronted, she left. Police located her shortly afterward. Suzanne Thomas, 53, of Arlington, was charged with Unlawful Entry. She was held on a $15,000 bond.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY, 12/26/08, 1800 block of N. Fort Myer Drive. Between 12:30 am on December 25, and 3 pm on December 26, an unknown suspect gained access to a business suite and stole a television. There is no suspect description.



LARCENY FROM AUTO (SERIES), 12/04/08, 3000 block of Wilson Boulevard. On Between 8:30 pm and 11 pm on December 4, an unknown suspect broke into three vehicles. There is no suspect description.

LARCENY FROM AUTO (SERIES), 12/05/08, 2000 block of Wilson Boulevard. Between 11 pm on December 4, and 2 am on December 5, an unknown suspect broke into three vehicles and stole various items. There is no suspect description.

LARCENY FROM AUTO (SERIES), 12/07/08, 1400 block of Lee Highway. Between 8 am on December 5, and 10:30 pm on December 7, an unknown suspect broke into two vehicles and stole a GPS unit. There is no suspect description.

LARCENY (SERIES), 12/17/08, 1700 block of N. Moore Street. On December 17 at 2 pm, an unknown subject entered an office and stole items from several desks. The suspect was an African American male with a light complexion and 6’. He also had corn rows. The suspect was last seen wearing dark pants and a light brown puffy jacket.

LARCENY FROM AUTO (SERIES), 12/21/08, 1415 N. Taft Street. Between 4 pm on December 20, and 9 am on December 22, an unknown suspect broke into five vehicles and stole various items. There is no suspect description.

LARCENY FROM AUTO (SERIES), 12/29/08, 1300 block of N. Troy Street. Between 10 pm on December 27, and 3:30 am on December 29, two vehicles in a parking garage were broken into. One vehicle was moved to a different level in the garage, but was located. There is no suspect description.



STOLEN VEHICLES, There were 2 vehicles reported stolen this month.


Brian

Captain Brian M. Berke
Arlington County Police Department
Operations Division
Second District Commander
Office: (703) 228-4327
Fax: (703) 228-4576
bberke@arlingtonva.us