Burglar Uses Taxi As Getaway Vehicle: Arlington Police

ARLINGTON, VA -- A burglar broke into a business in broad daylight, stole items of value, and then jumped into a nearby taxi to make his getaway, police say.

Police were called to the 3100 block of Columbia Pike at around 10:23 a.m. on July 8 to a report of a larceny, according to a report from the Arlington County Police Department.

"Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim remotely observed a male suspect force entry to their business and steal items of value," the report states. "After exiting the business, the suspect located a taxi and fled the area. During the course of the investigation, police were able to determine the identity of the driver of the taxi and make contact with him. The driver returned to the scene, but the suspect had exited the vehicle prior to the taxi’s return to the scene."

Police described the suspect as follows: "a black male, 40-50 years old, approximately 5’10”-6’0”, 150 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes."

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