Crime Report: May 1, 2026

Published on May 01, 2026

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 Data Hub.

Note: Information contained in the Daily Crime Report is generally based on initial reports made to the Police Department. Follow-up investigations may reveal different or additional information. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and charges may be amended during the court proceedings. For case status information, visit Virginia’s Judicial System website.

REPORTS

ROBBERY, 2026-04300266, 4800 Block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 8:34 p.m. on April 30, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim was walking in the area when the three male suspects engaged him in conversation. The suspects then assaulted the victim while stealing his cash and cards. Suspect One brandished what appeared to be a box cutter and made threatening statements before all three suspects fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. A lookout was broadcast, and responding officers conducted a canvass of the area for the suspect yielding negative results. All suspects are described as Hispanic males, approximately 5’5”-5’8” tall, with black hair and brown eyes. Suspect One is described as approximately 40-45 years old, wearing a black shirt and gray pants. Suspect Two is described as approximately 35-40 years old, wearing a black sweater and black pants. Suspect Three is described as approximately 40-45 years old, wearing a blue jacket and blue pants. The investigation is ongoing.

ROBBERY, 2026-05010028, 2700 block of S. Glebe Road. At approximately 2:58 a.m. on May 1, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim was in the area fixing a vehicle occupied with four occupants. Upon completing the service, the victim asked for payment when one male suspect in the passenger seat exited the vehicle, brandished what appeared to be a knife and made threatening statements. The victim moved to safety and the suspect returned to the vehicle described as a red sedan and fled the scene with the other three occupants. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described a Black male. The investigation is ongoing.

LARCENY, 2026-04270166, 4200 block of Wilson Boulevard

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-04280130, Columbia Pike at S. Cleveland Street

STOLEN PROPERTY, 2026-04300115, 900 block of S. Columbus Street

SHOPLIFTING, 2026-04300150, 1200 block of S. Courthouse Road

SHOPLIFTING, 2026-04300160, 4600 block of King Street

LARCENY, 2026-04300244, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

LARCENY, 2026-04300246, 1500 block of N. Pierce Street

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-04300257, 5400 block of 7th Road S.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY, 2026-04300264, 2400 block of S. Lowell Street

ONLINE REPORTS

FRAUD, 2026-04304024, 4400 block of 38th Street N.

LARCENY, 2026-04304025, 1600 block of Wilson Boulevard

THREATS, 2026-04304026, 5800 block of Washington Boulevard

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2026-04304027, 2300 block of S. Meade Street

LARCENY, 2026-04304028, 1500 block of Key Boulevard

EXTORTION, 2026-04304029, 800 block of S. Greenbrier Street

FRAUD, 2026-04304030, 1000 block of N. Fillmore Street

LARCENY, 2026-04304031, 4900 block of Columbia Pike

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2026-04304033, 900 block of N. Stuart Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2026-04304034, 5800 block of Washington Boulevard

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2026-04304035, 3000 block of 6th Street S.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2026-05014001, 1500 block of Richmond Highway

LARCENY, 2026-05014002, 5500 block of Columbia Pike

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2026-05014005, 1200 block of S. Ross Street

FRAUD, 2026-05014007, 4800 block of Old Dominion Drive

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2026-05014008, 1300 block of S. Fern Street

LARCENY, 2026-05014010, 2000 block of N. Woodstock Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2026-05014012, 3800 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, 2026-05014013, 600 block of 24th Street S.