In July, police in Woodbridge were called to investigate several larcenies from automobiles from the Virginia Railway Express station on Express Drive.
Tires and rims were stolen from cars in multiple cases.
VRE / Commuter Lot Vehicle Larcenies
Since early July 2011, there have been several reports of tire and rim larcenies from vehicles parked in commuter lots and garages at area VRE and commuter locations. These larcenies have been reported to have occurred during the day hours, 6:30AM to 4:00PM, while vehicle owners have been at work. Police have increased their patrols and continue to monitor the area commuter and VRE lots within Prince William County. Commuters are urged to report suspicious activity to the police at 703-792-6500. See individual releases below.Vehicle Larceny
On July 28th at 3:29PM, police responded to the commuter lot located at Jefferson Davis Hwy and Dumfries Rd in Dumfries (22026) for a vehicle larceny. Caller reported to police that two vehicles were parked in the lot that appeared to of had the tires and rims removed. The first vehicle was located which had all four tires stolen, as well as, the stereo. Entry appeared to have been made into the vehicle through a passenger window which had been smashed out. The second vehicle was located which only had one tire missing. A second tire had been removed but was not stolen. No entry was made into this vehicle. Total damage and stolen items were valued around $3,000.Vehicle Larceny
On July 15th at 4:35PM, police responded to the VRE parking garage located at 1040 Express Dr in Woodbridge (22191) for a vehicle larceny. Police located a vehicle which had all four tires and rims missing. Vehicle owner reported to police that the vehicle had been parked in the lot between 5:30AM and 4:00PM. No entry was gained into the vehicle. Total value of the stolen property was estimated around $3,000Vehicle Larceny
On July 15th at 4:35PM, police responded to the VRE parking garage located at 1040 Express Dr in Woodbridge (22191) for a vehicle larceny. Caller reported to police that two vehicles were located within the parking garage that appeared to of had the tires and rims removed. Both vehicles were parked on different levels within the garage. The first vehicle, parked initially at 5:30AM, was located which had all four tires and rims stolen. The second vehicle, parked sometime around 7:30AM, was located which, also, had all four tires removed. No entry was gained into either vehicle. Total value of stolen property was estimated around $10,000.
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