Gym Bandits Strike In Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA—Gyms often warn members that items can be stolen from unsecured lockers or other places during workouts. That was the case in Falls Church when bandits struck at two different gyms in one day.

The first incident happened between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Dec. 5. Police say someone stole keys from an unlocked locker at Planet Fitness in the Eden Center.

Hours later, someone took an unattended iPhone from a bench at 24 Hour Fitness (1000 East Broad Street). The incident happened between 10:50 p.m. and midnight.

There are no suspect descriptions for either.

Other notable incidents in the Dec. 4-10 City of Falls Church crime report include items stolen from unlocked car and garage.

Larceny from Building, 400 blk Park Ave, Dec 6, between 4 and 6:15 PM, a Blue Trek Men’s bicycle with mountain tires and a black water bottle holder was taken from an unsecured garage.

Larceny from Vehicle, 600 blk E Columbia, Dec 10, 4:15 AM, items were taken from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway. Suspect described as a white male wearing a black leather jacket with a grey hooded sweatshirt underneath, dark colored jeans and black sneaker shoes. Officer located the items taken and returned them to owner. Investigation continues.

Larceny-Shoplifting, 1003 W Broad St (Rite-Aid), Dec 4, 8:48 AM, numerous items were taken by a suspect described as a black male, approximately 6 foot tall, 180 pounds, 24 years old, black curly hair, wearing black jeans and black winter jacket. He was last seen entering the passenger seat of a black Honda vehicle with Maryland tags. Investigation continues.

Larceny, 140 S Maple Ave (Bowl America), Dec 4, 2:44 PM, a taxi driver dropped off an individual who did not pay. Suspect described as a light skinned male, approximately 40 years of age, with a thin build and about 6 foot 4 tall, wearing a small backpack.

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