Crime Report: More Catalytic Converters Stolen

Another series of catalytic converter thefts has been reported in Arlington.

This time around, two thefts were reported on the outskirts of Rosslyn. Both occurred some time Monday morning or early afternoon.

More from this week’s Arlington County Police Department crime report:

LARCENY FROM AUTO (series), 2017-12120142, 2017-12120130, 2500 block of 20th Road N. and 1700 block of N. Troy Street. At approximately 12:00 p.m. on December 12, police were dispatched to the report of two larceny from autos. Between 8:30 a.m. 2:45 p.m. on December 11, an unknown suspect(s) removed and stole the catalytic converters from two vehicles. There is no suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.

The rest of this past week’s crime report highlights, including some that we’ve already reported, after the jump.

LARCENY (Series), 2017-12110069, 2017-12110071, 2017-12110081, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street. Between 11:00 p.m. on December 9 and 9:00 a.m. on December 11, an unknown suspect(s) tampered with three kiosks. Cash and merchandise were reported missing from two of the businesses. There is no suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY, 2017-12090213, 2700 block of Washington Boulevard. At approximately 8:56 p.m. on December 9, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined that two male suspects forced entry to a business and stole items of value. The suspects fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival. Suspect 1 is described as a black male, approximately 5’5-6’0, 200-225 pounds, wearing a black jacket, an olive colored shirt, black pants, black and white gloves, black shoes and a black ski mask. Suspect 2 is described as as a black male, approximately 5’5-6’0, 200-225 pounds, wearing acid washed jeans, black boots, a black jacket, black gloves and a black ski mask. The vehicle is described as a dark green, older model, four door sedan. The investigation is ongoing.

ROBBERY, 2017-1207256, 4800 block of Columbia Pike. At approximately 8:44 p.m. on December 7, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival it was determined that a male suspect entered a business, brandished a knife and demanded money from the cash register.The victim resisted and suffered a minor laceration during a brief struggle with the suspect. The suspect was unsuccessful in attempting to force entry to or remove the cash register from the business and fled on foot. The victim was treated by medics on scene. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’1, with a very skinny build, wearing a black jacket, black pants, black gloves, a black mask and tennis shoes. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY (late), 2017-12070162, 4400 block of Lee Highway. At approximately 2:54 p.m. on December 7, police were dispatched to the late report of breaking and entering. Upon arrival it was determined that an unknown suspect forced entry to an apartment building on December 4 and December 5 and stole packages. There is no suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY, 2017-12070188, 1500 block of S. Randolph Street. At approximately 4:51 p.m. on December 7, police were dispatched to the late report of breaking and entering. Upon arrival, it was determined that Between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) forced entry to a residence. Nothing was reported missing. There is no suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.