Crime & Safety

Woman, 29, Fends Off Pillowcase Attacker Near Lyon Village Park: Police

Suspect came up from behind and placed a pillowcase over the victim's face in the early hours Saturday, police said.

The most recent crimes as reported by the Arlington County Police include an attempted sexual assault on Saturday:

ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT, 150808041, 1900 block of N. Highland Street. At approximately 2:45 a.m. on August 8, a 29 year-old female victim was attacked from behind by an unknown suspect while she was walking home. The suspect placed a pillowcase over the victims face and threw her to the ground. The victim kicked the subject and screamed, causing the suspect to flee. The suspect is described as a black or dark skinned Hispanic male, approximately 5’8”-5’10” tall with an average build.

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ROBBERY, 150807036, 2700 block of N. Clarendon Boulevard. At approximately 12:05 p.m. on August 7, a male subject attempted to steal a USB flash drive from the Apple Store. When confronted by loss prevention officers the suspect attempted to flee but was detained. Nathaniel H. Harris, 56, was transported to booking and a warrant was issued for Robbery and Habitual Larceny Felony. He is being held without bond.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 150809016, 700 block of N. Abingdon Street. At approximately 5:25 a.m. on August 9, a 26 year-old female victim woke up to a Hispanic male knocking on her front door. The suspect returned the victims lost wallet and attempted to enter the residence uninvited. The suspect is described a Hispanic male in his twenties, approximately 5’7”-5’9” tall and weighed 140-160 lbs. He was wearing an orange short sleeve collared shirt and dark denim pants at the time of the incident.

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GRAND LARCENY AUTO, 150808065, 100 block of S. Old Glebe Road. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on August 8, a stolen vehicle request went out in cruisers based on a LPR hit in the area. Officers responded and found a male suspect standing outside of the stolen vehicle. Jonathan Marquis Grimes, 22, of Washington D.C., was transported to booking and taken before a Magistrate. A warrant for Grand Larceny Auto was issued and Grimes is being held without bond.

STOLEN VEHICLES

08/07/15, VA VFV2067, 2003 Saturn Ion 4, White
5600 block of N. Wilson Boulevard

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 150807004, 4400 block of S. 31st Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 150807008, 4200 block of N. Fairfax Drive

LARCENY, 150807023, 2000 block of S. Columbia Pike

STALKING, 150807027, 100 block of N. Wayne Street

LARCENY, 150807029, 1400 block of N. Courthouse Road

CRIMINAL TRESPASSING, 150807033, 1600 block of N. Mckinley Road

LARCENY, 150807047, 100 block of S. Old Glebe Road

PETIT LARCENY, 150807051, 1000 block of S. Hayes Street

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 150807060, 1100 block of S. 16th Street

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 150807063, 100 block of S. Old Glebe Road

ASSAULT BY MOB, 150807069, 900 block of S. Walter Reed Drive

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 150807071, 100 block of S. Old Glebe Road

ATTEMPTED LARCENY, 150808001, 700 block of S. Courthouse Road

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 150808008, 1700 block of N. George Mason Drive

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 150808033, 1700 block of N. Hartford Street

GRAND LARCENY, 150808035, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

GRAND LARCENY, 150808044, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

GRAND LARCENY, 150808046, 3800 block of N. 9th Street

GRAND LARCENY, 150808047, 1100 block of S. Hayes Street

GRAND LARCENY, 150808053, 3100 block of N. Wilson Boulevard

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 150808057, 1400 block of S. Joyce Street

ID THEFT, 150808058, 1100 block of N. Highland Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 150808063, 900 block of S. Highland Street

GRAND LARCENY, 150808066, 1000 block of S. Hayes

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 150809005, 2000 block of S. Langley Street

OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, 150809008, 3000 block of N. Wilson Boulevard

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 150809020, 3400 block of N. 21st Avenue

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 150809021, 4100 block of S. 31st Street

LARCENY, 150809022, 1200 block of S. Fern Street

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 150809023, 3600 block of N. 21st Avenue

UNLAWFUL ENTRY, 150809032, 1300 block of N. Buchanan Street

FRAUD, 150809035, 1000 block of N. Stafford Street

ASSAULT, 150809037, 4200 block of S. Campbell Avenue

ASSAULT & BATTERY, 150809038, 3000 block of S. 16th Road

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 150809045, 2700 block of N. Marcey Road

IDENTITY THEFT, 150809048, 900 block of N. Interstate 395

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