Residents Hammered by Tool Thieves

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News Release: 10/132/LHC(6)
May 13, 2010

Residents Hammered by Tool Thieves

Franconia Police District – From nuts and bolts, to air compressors and chain saws, thieves have been targeting construction tools from vans parked throughout the North Springfield area. From March until the present, dozens of expensive tools have been stolen from vans and vehicles and police are spreading the word of warning to residents. Officers from the Franconia Station Neighborhood Patrol Unit will be on bicycles throughout the community, handing out flyers to area residents with crime prevention tips starting on Thursday, May 13.

Police urge residents to keep their eyes open and take precautions to prevent from becoming victimized. Culprits are breaking into vans several times per week; punching, picking or cutting locks to gain access to the vehicles.

In addition to parking in well-lit, populated areas, police urge tool owners to clearly mark their property. By color-coding, etching, and photographing tools, they’ll be less attractive to thieves or easier to document and locate should they be stolen.

For more information on how to protect your property, contact the Franconia Station Crime Prevention Office at 703-922-8263.

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