Hole Drilled Into Car's Gas Tank In Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA—Falls Church Police are investigating an intentional gas leak found in a car Sunday.

Around 12:55 p.m. police and fire investigators responded to a car leaking gas at Madison Condominium (600 Roosevelt Boulevard). Authorities found a hole believed to be intentionally drilled into the gas tank.

Police continue to investigate the case as a destruction of property offense.

Other notable incidents in the Aug. 7-13 City of Falls Church crime report include:

Larceny – Theft from Building, 444 W Broad St (Spectrum Parking Garage), sometime before August 6, a small motorized Ford Mustang car for kids was stolen from a parking space.

Residential Burglary, 6500 blk N 11th St, August 8, between 6:20 a.m. and 4 p.m., the front door of a residence was kicked in and items of value were taken. Investigation continues.

Larceny – Theft from Building, 100 blk Chanel Ter, sometime between July 28 and August 9, items of value were taken from a residence. No sign of forced entry. Investigation continues.

Larceny – Theft from Vehicle, 300 blk Grove Ave, sometime between midnight and 5 a.m. on August 10, unknown suspect entered an unlocked vehicle and removed items of value.

Arrest, August 10, Fouad Fillali, 54, of Sterling, VA, was served a summons which had been
issued August 7 for a Shoplifting Charge at 1230 W Broad St (Giant).

To report information, call Falls Church Police at 703-248-5053.

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