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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is sharing ways motorists can help protect their property as reports of vehicle thefts increase in the County. In the first two weeks of May, police received 28 reports of stolen vehicles. In most cases, the vehicles were unlocked with the keys or key fobs inside.

Reported incidents indicate multiple suspects will travel together as they search the area for unlocked vehicles. The suspects try door handles of parked vehicles and enter those that are found to be unlocked. They then rummage through the vehicles for items of value and steal vehicles that have keys or key fobs left inside. These incidents typically occur during overnight hours with suspects often committing a series of larcenies by targeting numerous vehicles at a time.

Help Prevent Vehicle Crimes with these Crime Prevention Tips

Property crimes, such as motor vehicle theft and larcenies from auto, are often crimes of opportunity with thieves taking advantage of unsecured doors and windows to steal items left unattended or out in plain view. The Arlington County Police Department recommends following the below safety tips to keep your vehicles and property safe.

Report Criminal Activity to Police for Investigation

Arlington County Police officers proactively patrol Arlington’s neighborhoods to identify and prevent criminal activity. The department’s efforts are enhanced by the active involvement of members of the public. Common suspicious activity in auto-related crime cases include observing individual(s) looking into your or your neighbors’ cars, individual(s) walking down the street and trying multiple vehicle door handles, and vehicles with open doors with the interior dome lights on. Community members observing criminal activity should contact the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222. If you see a suspect in your vehicle, do not approach them and dial 9-1-1 immediately.

Public Information Officer Ashley Savage 703-228-4331

Ahead of the start to the summer travel season and one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, the Arlington County Police Department is again partnering with the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind motorists to buckle up during the high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign.

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The Arlington County Police Department is sharing ways motorists can help protect their property as reports of vehicle thefts increase in the County.

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The Arlington County Police Department will conduct road closures to accommodate four upcoming events taking place during the weekend of Saturday, May 21 - Sunday, May 22, 2022.

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