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Fairfax County Police Department Franconia District Station 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 703-922-0889. TTY 711. Fax 703-719-6436 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/stations/franconia Date Released 09/12/12 Contact: Brooke Wright / 703-922-0889 Information Bulletin: Larceny of Gas Gas Prices Could Increase Crime              Gas prices have gone on the rise again. Unfortunately, sometimes that corresponds to a rise in certain crimes. Last week in the Franconia District, two men were spotted attempting to siphon gas from day care buses. In addition, a gas can was stolen from a vehicle in the overnight hours.             Officers have been alerted to these cases and would appreciate your assistance. First, protect yourself from these cases. Lock your sheds and garages where you store your gas, and locking rear fence gates to your yard is always a good practice. Consider a locking gas cap if you have a large vehicle that holds a significant amount of fuel.             Second, please remain vigilant if you witness one of these occurrences. Document license plate numbers of suspicious vehicles and call us immediately at 703-691-2131 to have an officer dispatched to investigate. ###   To request this information in an alternate format, call the Franconia District Station at 703.922.0889.  TTY 711