Officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Nova Firearms in the 1300 block of Chain Bridge Road on Friday Dec. 11, around 12:35 a.m. The owner was monitoring the alarm system and responded to the location when it activated. The rear door was found damaged and two handguns were missing from inside the store. The suspect fled the area in an unknown vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637) or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
Credit Card Fraud/Arrest: 1961 Chain Bridge Road. Dec. 6, 3:56 p.m. CATT, (The Christmas Anti-Theft Team), responded to the Apple Store for the report of a woman attempting to use multiple suspected fraudulent credit cards to make purchases. After further investigation by CATT members, it was determined that the credit cards were fraudulent. A 21-year-old woman of Queens, N.Y. was arrested and charged with 10 felonies, including credit card fraud, larceny by false pretense, forgery and credit card theft.
Diamonds and Jewels Targeted in Robbery Attempt: Detectives are investigating an attempted robbery that took place on Sunday, Dec. 6 as vendors were leaving the “Red Carpet Holiday Trunk Show” in the Tysons area at around 6:30 p.m. Two businessmen had been showing diamonds and jewels at the show on 1900 Mervis Way and were driving away when a vehicle approached them near the intersection of Old Gallows Road and Gallows Branch Road. Two masked men pulled in front of their vehicle and pointed a handgun at them. The victim put his vehicle into reverse and fled. The suspect vehicle was described as a dark four-door sedan, possibly a Mercedes Benz.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637) or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
Counterfeit Currency/Arrest: 1961 Chain Bridge Road. Dec. 6, 4:47 p.m. CATT, (The Christmas Anti-Theft Team), was contacted by TGI Friday’s management, regarding the use of suspected counterfeit currency. CATT members responded, located the suspects and began their investigation. As a result, numerous suspected counterfeit bills were recovered, along with fraudulent credit cards. The suspects, a 40-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, both of Baltimore, Md., were charged with possession of counterfeit currency, credit card theft and credit card fraud.
Larcenies
7000 block of Arlington Boulevard, purse from vehicle
2900 block of District Avenue, merchandise from business
9100 block of Lee Highway, property stolen from business
2000 block of International Drive, merchandise stolen from business
1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, merchandise stolen from business
900 block of Lynton Place, property stolen from vehicle
1500 block of Lincoln Way, property stolen from residence
9100 block of Barrick Street, license plate stolen from vehicle
1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, merchandise stolen from business
7700 block of Random Run Lane, package stolen from residence
8100 block of Watson St, property from business
6600 block of Arlington Blvd, cash from business
7700 block of Iroquois Ct, wallet from business
8000 block of Tysons Corner Blvd, cell phone from business
1500 block of Spring Hill Road, cash from business
8300 block of Greensboro Drive, jewelry from business
8200 block of Leesburg Pike, property from vehicle
1800 block of Old Meadow Road, property from vehicle
Stolen Vehicles
2300 block of Juniper Street, 2014 Honda Accord