The following incidents were reported by the Arlington police department. For the most up-to-date crime reports, visit www.Co.Arlington.Va.Us/police and click on daily crime report.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
300 block of N. Thomas Street. On Nov. 19, at 6:48 p.m., a 43-year-old male, was walking when an unknown subject approached him, grabbed him and attempted to grab his wallet. The victim, however, struggled with the subject and the subject ran away. The subject was described as a black male, 25, 5 feet 8 inches, 130 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, wearing a black jacket, white T-shirt, black pants and a black baseball cap.
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY,
3300 block of Lee Highway. Sometime between 7 p.m. on Nov. 18, and 8 a.m. on Nov. 20, unknown subject(s) forced entry into a retail business through a roof vent and stole approximately an undisclosed amount of cash.
2700 block of N. Pershing Drive. Sometime between 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 9:05 a.m. on Nov. 20, unknown subject(s) entered a business and forcibly opened several cabinets and desks. It is unknown what was taken.
2700 block of Washington Boulevard. On Nov. 21, at 10;21 p.m., officers responding for a report of a subject tampering with autos located a probable suspect. Further investigation revealed that the subject entered a restaurant and stole a checkbook from a purse that was inside. Tseygaye Mengista, 24, of Arlington, was arrested and charged with burglary and petit larceny. He currently is being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility.
MALICIOUS WOUNDING
2400 block of S. Glebe Road. On Nov. 20, at 5:30 a.m., a 28-year-old male was involved in an altercation with a male acquaintance. During the altercation, the acquaintance produced a handgun and shot the man twice. The man was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
ROBBERY
1000 block of N. Stuart Street. On Nov. 21, at 1:30 p.m., a 16-year-old male, was walking when he was approached by two unknown subject(s) who demanded his money. The victim complied and the subjects fled the scene on foot. Subject No. 1 was described as a black male, 20-25, 6 feet 1 inch, 180 pounds, black hair, dark complexion, wearing a black down jacket, white/gray shirt and tan work boots. Subject No. 2 was described as a black , 20-25, 6 feet 1 inch, 180 pounds, black hair, medium complexion wearing a black baseball hat, black down jacket, blue jeans and tan work boots.
SEXUAL BATTERY
1000 block of N. Stafford Street. On Nov. 20, at 8 p.m., an 18-year-old female was walking when an unknown subject approached woman from behind and grabbed her crotch. Responding officers located the subject. After further investigation, Carlos Hernandez-Cardona, 35, of Arlington was arrested and charged with sexual battery. He currently is being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility.
STOLEN AUTOS
2100 Block of S. Quebec Street. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice, Blue. Virginia tags J9155.
1000 Block of S. Glebe Road. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, Gold. Virginia tags CWN 684.
3200 Block Of Columbia Pike. 2000 Mazda 626, Red. No Tag.
1200 Block of N. Pierce Street. 1998 Ford Contour, Green. Virginia tags JMB 2773.
3800 Block of N. 6th Street. 1995 Ford E-350, White.
Virginia tags ZAZ 7346.
4200 Block of N. 4th Street. 1999 Ford Econoline, White. Virginia tags JPB 5028.