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🌱 Patch AM: Critically Missing Adult Alert Issued For 38-Year-Old Arlington Man

And on the Arlington Patch calendar - Open Auditions for The Alden's Professional Teen Improv Company

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Good morning Arlington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek public's help finding critically missing Arlington man
  • Police detain four teens after BB gun robbery at Rocky Run Park.
  • How did Melania's 9/11 look reflect Arlington's solemn Pentagon ceremony?

Also on today's calendar: Open Auditions for The Alden's Professional Teen Improv Company and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower early in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Critically Missing Adult Alert Issued For 38-Year-Old Arlington Man (patch.com) — Arlington residents are being urged to help locate 38-year-old Seung Jong Yi, whose disappearance has prompted a critically missing adult alert from Virginia State Police on behalf of Arlington County Police. Yi was last seen leaving his Arlington home on Sept. 12 and may be driving a black 2005 Acura RSX with Virginia tags, as authorities say his safety is at credible risk.
   

2. Teen robbed, shot with suspected BB gun at Rocky Run Park in Arlington: Police (dcnewsnow.com) — A teen boy was robbed and shot with a suspected BB gun Friday afternoon at Rocky Run Park on N. Barton Street in Arlington, though he suffered only minor injuries and declined medical treatment. Arlington County Police say about six teens confronted him, some armed with BB guns, and four juveniles were later detained as officers canvassed the area; the investigation continues.
   

3. From Melania to Michelle: The 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies and Somber FLOTUS Fashion (vogue.com subscription) — A 25th‑anniversary 9/11 memorial service at the Pentagon in Arlington brought First Lady Melania Trump and other dignitaries together for a solemn remembrance. Coverage focuses on how her subdued fashion choices matched the gravity of the Arlington ceremony while still reflecting her personal style. Local readers get a glimpse of how this major national commemoration unfolded right in their community.
   

4. Man hospitalized after shooting on Robert E. Lee Place in Fairfax County (wjla.com subscription) — A man suffered life‑threatening injuries in a shooting Saturday on Robert E. Lee Place in Groveton, just outside Arlington, prompting a Fairfax County police investigation. Authorities say the attack appears isolated and are searching for a masked suspect. A related incident near the Courthouse Metro station in Arlington underscores ongoing safety concerns in nearby neighborhoods and transit hubs.
   

5. Arlington to Pay Families of Detained or Deported Illegal Immigrants (libertynation.com) — Arlington County has approved a $50,000 program using Department of Human Services funds to provide up to $2,000 in emergency aid for families of immigrants detained or deported by ICE. Supporters say it backs vulnerable households, while critics argue it misuses taxpayer money and could raise legal questions about encouraging people to remain in the country illegally.
   

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  • I'm looking for a reliable cat sitter in Arlington.
    Not needed often but I need someone to come feed my cats, give one a pill and scoop the litter box when I travel. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Broyhill Forest)
  • 25th Anniversary of September 11 - Thank you to the businesses in Rosslyn who continue to hang flags on the exterior of their buildings each September 11.
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  • Marriott International posted a job opening for Night Auditor & Hotel Operations in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

Ok Arlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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