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Police: Three Larcenies Reported in Mount Vernon District

FCPD recently switched from weekly crime reports to daily activity reports. The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department in their daily report released April 11. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

The following items are from the recent daily activity report from the Mount Vernon Police District of the Fairfax County Police Department.

LARCENIES:

8000 block of Janna Lee Avenue, cell phone/money from residence

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8400 block of Madge Lane, speakers from residence

6600 block Richmond Highway, clothing from business

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Home Security:

1. Always keep home doors locked at all times.

2. Keep everything merry and bright - Remember to keep you exterior home lights turned on all night. (and off during the day)

3. Consider using timers on interior lights so you don’t come home to a dark house.

4. Keep garage doors closed and be sure the door from the garage into the home is locked. Don’t leave the garage door opener in the car parked in the driveway.

5. If you order gifts to be delivered to your home, ensure someone is there to accept the package. Have a trusted neighbor keep a lookout for the packages left by delivery companies.

6. If you go out of town, make sure you ask a trusted neighbor, friend or family member to check the house at least once a day and pick up mail and newspapers. Provide them your contact number in case of emergency.

7. When trash time comes, do not advertise all the newest gadgets and gizmos which have recently arrived at your domicile. Make sure to break down boxes and conceal them from view – this includes computers, phone boxes, tablet and E-reader boxes, TV’s, DVD players, stereo systems, other electronics….and on and on.

8.  Do not open your door to strangers.

9.  Make sure you keep a home inventory – Make, model, serial number and detailed description of valuables. 

a.  Take pictures of jewelry and other items which do not have identifiers and keep them with your home inventory.

10. Make sure to report suspicious or criminal behavior immediately to the appropriate police number –

Emergency/Crime in Progress – 911       

Suspicious Activity/Make a Crime Report – 703-691-2131


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