Pedestrian Hit, Peeping Tom Sought: Falls Church Police Report

FALLS CHURCH, VA—Among the calls Falls Church Police received over the last week was a peeping Tom at an apartment building.

Around 8:09 p.m. on Nov. 1, police responded to a complaint about a person peeping into ground floor windows at Merrill House Apartments, 210 East Fairfax Street. Police found a window screen that appeared to have been moved. An immediate search of the area was unsuccessful.

The suspect is described as a manatround 5 foot 10 with a skinny build and wearing light-colored clothing. The investigation continues

Here are other notable incidents reported to police between Oct. 29 and Nov. 4:

Hit and Run, 100 blk Haycock Rd, Oct 29, 8:20 PM, a taxi failed to yield to a pedestrian
in the crosswalk, ran over their foot, and failed to stop at the scene. The suspect driver
is described as a light-skinned male with a beard. Investigation continues.

Assault, 1051 E Broad St (Koons Ford), Oct 30, 4:01 PM, police were notified of an
assault which had occurred earlier. Following an investigation, Michael Yannello, 28, of
Winchester, VA was arrested for Felony Assault.

unknown suspect(s) cut and removed the lock from an exterior fence.

Larceny from Vehicle, 1000 E Broad St (24 Hour Fitness parking lot), between 4:45
PM and 7:00 PM on Nov 3, suspect(s) unknown smashed the window on a gray Honda
and removed items from inside the vehicle. Investigation continues.

3:52 PM on Nov 4, an unknown suspect took a bicycle from the front porch of a residence.

To report information, call Falls Church Police at 703-241-5050.