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Increase in Thefts from Vehicles Along River Road and Massachusetts Avenue

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 12, 2012

6/14/2012: UPDATE: Arrests Made in Thefts from Vehicles Along River Road and Massachusetts Avenue

Over the past few weeks, neighborhoods south of River Road between Goldsboro Road and Little Falls Parkway (see below map) have experienced an increase in thefts from vehicles.  Since June 1, there have been 40 incidents involving 45 vehicles that have been reported.  All of the vehicles have been left unlocked and have been entered during the overnight time period.

On June 11, the latest incidents were reported in the Glen Echo neighborhood primarily along Bryn Mawr Avenue.  At approximately 4:00 a.m., three male suspects wearing black clothing were seen walking through the neighborhood looking into vehicles with flashlights.  The suspects fled the area (possibly in a van) when observed by a homeowner in the neighborhood.  At 5:30 a.m., two vehicles from the same neighborhood were reported stolen; the keys had been left inside both vehicles.  Further investigation by responding officers located 12 more incidents including multiple thefts from vehicles and thefts of bicycles from yards and open garages.

The police department encourages homeowners in these neighborhoods to be alert and to contact police regarding any suspicious activity.  Also, homeowners are reminded to secure all vehicles, garages, and residences at all times to prevent possible thefts.

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Release ID: 12-105
Media Contact: mcpnews 
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