Thieves Steal Airbags From 35 Hondas, Acuras In Arlington: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — At least 35 vehicles, all Honda and Acura models, had their windows smashed and airbags stolen early Sunday morning near Fort Myer and in other parts of Arlington, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

At about 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, police officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the Rosslyn area near Fort Myer. A woman heard her car alarm sounding and when she looked out her home’s window, she saw a white van or SUV stopped next to her car.

The suspects fled the scene after smashing her car window. Her airbag was not stolen. But three other vehicles in the area — the 1300 block of Fort Myer Drive — had their windows broken and airbags stolen.

As the morning continued, Arlington County Police received additional reports of smashed windows and stolen airbags, including in the 1300 block of N. Ode Street, 1200 block of S. Nash Street and 1100-1300 block of S. Arlington Ridge Road.

Officials say airbags are easy targets because they can be stolen quickly. And then they can be sold on the black market for $200.

The thieves could be stealing newer airbags from Hondas and then selling them to questionable repair shops or unsuspecting online customers at a price far below the $2,000 cost of replacing them, USA Today reported.

The police said they do not have any suspect descriptions in this weekend's airbag thefts in Arlington.

Anyone with information about the airbag thefts is asked to contact the police Tip Line at 703-228-4180, to email ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us or to report an anonymous tip through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 866-411-TIPS (8477).

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