Crime & Safety
Police: Larcenies Reported in Sully District Tuesday
The latest daily activity report provided by the Fairfax County Police Department on Oct. 9. Mentioned arrests do not indicate convictions.
The most recent report of Sully District crime reported through Tuesday, Oct. 8, from the Fairfax County Police was released Wednesday, Oct. 9. Here are the most recent incidents reported in the Sully District.
LARCENIES:
Little Rocky Run Circle/Water Springs Court, tools from vehicle
14700 block of Willard Road, license plates from vehicle
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Additionally, Fairfax County Police warn residents to take precautions to protect their bicycles from thieves. Crime analysts report an approximate 36 percent increase in the number of stolen bicycles when comparing similar time periods over the prior year, according to police.
Crime Prevention Officers suggest bicycle owners take the following precautions to help prevent theft:
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- Close garage doors.
- Invest in a hardened steel U-lock.
- Don’t leave bicycles outside for days, or nights, on end. Thieves may be watching and may target “unused” bicycles.
- Consider installing motion sensor lights or alarms on your property.
- Take a photo of your bike and record the serial number; this will aid in recovery should your bike be stolen.
- Consider registering your bicycle on the National Bike Registry.
- Report the stolen item online.
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