Police: West End Hit By Vehicle Larcenies

The City of Falls Church Police announced Monday that they’re investigating a series of vehicle larcenies over the weekend in the West End area.

The 16 calls included larceny from motor vehicles, tampering with auto and larceny of a motor vehicle, the police said. In most incidents, the vehicles were left unlocked. The police are urging residents to take more precautionary measures to ensure the safety of their property.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the City of Falls Church Police at 703-248-5053 (TTY 711) or police@fallschurchva.gov. In case of an emergency, please dial 911.

Tips for Keeping Your Vehicles Safe:

• Lock all your car doors.
• Do not leave your keys in your car.
• Keep your garage door closed and locked.
• Don’t leave valuables in your car. Computers, purses and wallets are highly desired targets that are frequently stolen.
• Don’t leave any “sign” that there might be valuables out of sight in your vehicle, such as docking stations, phone chargers or connector cables.
• Set any alarm or anti-theft device if your vehicle has one.
• Dark-tinted windows will not hide valuables. Thieves often use flashlights to see through tinted windows.