Crime Report: August 9, 2023
Published on August 09, 2023
This report is published every weekday, except County holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in Arlington County in the stated time frame. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific addresses. For more information on crime in your area, visit our online crime mapping tool.
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REPORTS
ROBBERY (late), 2023-08080056, Wilson Boulevard at N. Lynn Street. At approximately 8:57 a.m. on August 8, police were dispatched to the late report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined that at approximately 12:00 a.m. on August 4, the male victim was walking in the area when the two suspects approached from behind, pushed him to the ground, assaulted him and stole his personal belongings including cash, credit cards and a watch. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. Suspect One is described as a Black male wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans and a facial mask. There is no description for Suspect Two. The investigation is ongoing.
ROBBERY, 2023-08080066, 1800 block of Richmond Highway. At approximately 9:52 a.m. on August 8, police were dispatched to the report of an assault with injury. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim and male suspect became involved in a verbal dispute, during which the suspect stole cash from the victim and injured him with a knife. The suspect then left the scene with two female subjects. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 30’s wearing a brown sweatshirt. The victim was treated on scene by medics for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
RECKLESS HANDLING OF A FIREARM, 2023-08080243, 5100 block of 7th Road S. At approximately 11:37 p.m. on August 8, police were dispatched to the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, it was determined the suspect was inside his residence when he allegedly unintentionally discharged a firearm, causing damage to the interior of his home. No injuries were reported. The suspect remained on scene and the firearm was recovered. The investigation is ongoing.
SHOPLIFTING, 2023-08080147, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2023-08080148, 800 block of N. Manchester Street
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2023-08080171, 2300 block of Columbia Pike
LARCENY, 2023-08080179, 3600 block of S. Glebe Road
STOLEN PROPERTY, 2023-08080185, 2400 block of N. Harrison Street
SHOPLIFTING, 2023-08080222, 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard
STOLEN VEHICLES
08/07/23, VA TUT4098, 2018 Hyundai Elantra, Silver
1600 block of S. Eads Street
ONLINE REPORTS
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2023-08084002, 2400 block of S. Glebe Road
LARCENY, 2023-08084020, 1500 block of N. Courthouse Road
FRAUD, 2023-08084021, 4400 block of N. Pershing Drive
LARCENY, 2023-08084024, 500 block of 15th Street S.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2023-08084025, 900 block of S. Columbus Street
FRAUD, 2023-08084027, 1300 block of N. Courthouse Road
LARCENY, 2023-08084028, 3500 block of Columbia Pike