Fairfax County Police Department
Franconia District Station
6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
703-922-0889. TTY 7711. Fax 703-719-6436
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/stations/franconia
Date Released 06/12/11
Contact: Officer Eddy Azcárate / 703-922-0889
Information Bulletin: Crime Summary 20110612

FRANCONIA DISTRICT STATION
CRIME SUMMARY
June 12 - 18, 2011

This crime summary is organized by Police Service Area (PSA). The Franconia Police District has five PSAs. They are 600, 610, 620, 630, and 640. To see which PSA you are in go to the map on our web page using the following link:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/stations/franconia/

600

Destruction,6900 Block of BRADDOCK RD, 6/12/11. A store owner reported that graffiti was left on the back doors, walls, and water down-spouts in the back of a shopping center.

Destruction, 7000 Block of CINDY LN, 6/13/11. Graffiti was left in the boy’s bathroom of a middle school.

Destruction of Private Property, 7700 Block of ELGAR ST, 6/13/11. An individual returned to his vehicle to find the driver’s side rear window broken.

Drugs,4700 Block of COLUMBIA RD, 6/15/11. Following a traffic stop, an individual was found to be in possession of marijuana.

Larceny, 6300 Block of MERLE PL, 6/16/11. An individual reported that a motor lift and a hydraulic floor jack were stolen from the front yard.

Larceny, 7500 Block of HAMLET ST, 6/16/11. An individual reported that a cell phone charger and money were stolen from his home.

610

Auto Theft, BACKLICK RD / INDUSTRIAL RD, 6/12/11. The manager of a business reported that a truck had been stolen.

Burglary, 7100 Block of CALAMO ST, 6/12/11. A suspect was quickly apprehended as officers responded to a burglary in progress call.

Drunk in Public, 6200 Block of BRANDON AVE, 6/12/11. An individual was determined to be drunk in public.

Larceny, 6800 Block of COMMERCIAL DR, 6/13/11. An individual returned to his trailer to find that it was stolen.

Destruction, 6100 Block of BACKLICK RD, 6/14/11. Graffiti was left on the back of the building of a hardware store.

Destruction of Private Property, 6800 Block of BEN FRANKLIN RD, 6/14/11. An individual reported that someone had thrown eggs at his windows.

Drugs, 7300 Block of MONTICELLO BLVD, 6/15/11. An individual was found to be in possession of marijuana.

Fraud, 7400 Block of SPRING VILLAGE DR, 6/15/11. An individual reported that a suspect had used her (deceased) mother’s name and social security number to file taxes in Florida.

Liquor Law Violation, 7000 Block of SPRING GARDEN DR, 6/15/11. An individual was found to be in possession of an open container of alcohol.

Larceny, 7100 Block of OLD KEENE MILL RD, 6/16/11. Several individuals failed to pay their bill after eating at a restaurant.

Drunk in Public, 6800 Block of VILLA PARK RD, 6/18/11. An individual reported seeing a suspect passed out in a wooded area.

620

Destruction of Private Property, 4200 Block of DUVAWN ST, 6/12/11. An individual reported that a suspect threw toilet tape in her front yard and into her trees.

Forgery, 6500 Block of SPRINGFIELD MALL, 6/12/11. An individual paid for an item with a counterfeit bill, which he did not realize to be fake.  When police arrived, he explained that he had sold his cell phone to an individual the previous week.

Larceny, 6600 Block of SPRINGFIELD MALL, 6/12/11. Two individuals attempted to exit a store without paying for merchandise.

Drunk in Public, 6700 Block of FRONTIER DR, 6/13/11. An individual was determined to be drunk in public.

Larceny, 6600 Block of SPRINGFIELD MALL, 6/13/11. An individual exited a store without paying for merchandise.

Larceny, 6100 Block of FRANCONIA RD, 6/13/11. An individual exited a store without paying for merchandise.

Larceny, 6200 Block of APACHE ST, 6/13/11. An individual’s vehicle was broken into and GPS accessories were stolen.

Fraud, 6600 Block of SPRINGFIELD MALL, 6/14/11.  An individual verbally provided false identification.

Larceny, 6500 Block of WALTER DR, 6/14/11. An individual returned to his vehicle to find that his work van had been broken into and that his tools had been stolen.

Auto Theft, 6100 Block of WELLINGTON COMMONS DR, 6/15/11. An individual reported that her boyfriend’s motorcycle had been stolen.

Destruction of Private Property, 6/15/11. The side mirrors of numerous vehicles were smashed at the following locations:

HEATHERWOOD DR / HIGH MEADOW RD
HIGH MEADOW RD / LANGTON DR
5700 Block of LARPIN LN
5500 and 5700 Block of LA VISTA DR
5600 Block of CLOUDS MILL DR
4600 Block of PICOT RD
5900 Block of CRAFT RD
5800 and 5900 Block of WESTCHESTER ST
5400 Block of HOPARK DR
5900 and 6000 Block of OLD ROLLING RD
4800 Block of APPLE TREE DR
4200 Block of JAVINS DR
5600 and 5700 Block of NORTON RD
3700 Block of TOWANDA RD

Larceny, 6600 Block of SPRINGFIELD MALL, 6/15/11. An individual attempted to exit a store without paying for merchandise.

Larceny, 3700 Block of FRANCONIA RD, 6/15/11. An individual reported that her cell phone was stolen from a park bench.

Larceny, 3700 Block of FORT HILL DR, 6/15/11. An individual reported that two sets of golf clubs were stolen from her carport.

Disorderly Conduct, 5600 Block of SOUTH VAN DORN ST, 6/16/11. The manager of a business reported that he had a confrontation with one of his employees.

Larceny, 5700 Block of GLADDEN CT, 6/18/11. Following a report of a suspicious person, an individual reported that four CDs were missing from his vehicle.

630

Auto Theft, 6600 Block of BRIARLEIGH WAY, 6/12/11. An individual reported that she had been involved in an accident with a suspect, who fled the scene after explaining that he had stolen the car earlier that morning.

Destruction of Private Property, 5200 Block of CHAPEL COVE CT, 6/12/11. An individual returned to his vehicle to find the rear window broken.

Larceny, 6600 Block of TELEGRAPH RD, 6/12/11. An individual reported that items had been stolen from his backpack while he was playing basketball.

Larceny, 6700 Block of TELEGRAPH RD, 6/12/11. An individual returned to his vehicle, which he had left unlocked, to find that rosary beads and a credit card were stolen.

Fraud, 7700 Block of ISLAND CREEK CT, 6/14/11. An individual filled out a loan application and when contacted by the “lender,” he was told that he was required to wire a payment to India.

Auto Theft, 7300 Block of WICKFORD DR, 6/15/11. An abandoned, stolen vehicle was located on a curb; it appeared to have been involved in an accident.

Burglary, 6200 Block of WINDHAM HILL RUN, 6/15/11. An individual returned home to find that their home had been entered and property had been damaged.  The individual determined that at least three laptop computers, two digital cameras, one video camera, two iPods, two cell phones, a flip camera, and assorted jewelry was missing.

Burglary, 8000 Block of SKY BLUE DR, 6/15/11. An individual returned home to find her dining room window broken.  The individual reported that a laptop computer and cash was missing.

Destruction of Private Property, 6200 Block of WILLIAM EDGAR DR, 6/15/11. An individual reported that a window of a vacant home next door was shattered.

Larceny, 5800 Block of KINGSTOWNE BLVD, 6/15/11. Two individuals attempted to leave a store without paying for merchandise.

Larceny, 7000 Block of SCHOONMAKER CT, 6/15/11. An individual reported that her wallet was missing from her home.

Destruction of Private Property, 7100 Block of DIJOHN COURT DR, 6/16/11. An individual reported that his vehicle had been keyed.

Destruction of Private Property, 6300 Block of ALDERMAN DR, 6/17/11. An individual reported that a suspect dumped paint on her tree, driveway, and grass.

Drunk in Public, BEULAH ST / DARLEON PL, 6/17/11. An individual was determined to be drunk in public.

Larceny, 8500 Block of KERNON CT, 6/18/11. An individual reported that jewelry had been stolen from his unlocked vehicle.

640

Destruction of Private Property, 9500 Block of HAGEL CIR, 6/12/11. An individual reported that the two rear tires of her vehicle had been slashed.

Destruction of Private Property, 9300 Block of LEWIS CHAPEL RD, 6/12/11. An individual returned to her vehicle to find that it had been spray painted.

Larceny, 7900 Block of GUNSTON HILL LN, 6/12/11. An individual reported that her iPod was stolen from a picnic bench at a pool.

Destruction, 5800 Block of HALLOWING DR, 6/13/11. Graffiti was left on an individual’s trash can.

Larceny, 9700 Block of HAGEL CIR, 6/13/11. A “welcome” sign was stolen from an individual’s home.

Larceny, 7000 Block of REGIONAL INLET DR, 6/15/11. An individual reported that two hanging plants were stolen.

Destruction, HALLOWING DR / RIVER DR, 6/16/11. An individual reported seeing graffiti.

Disorderly Conduct, 9400 Block of GUNSTON COVE RD, 6/16/11. The manager of a business reported that he had a confrontation with one of his employees.

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