Porch Pirate Strikes, Business Burglaries: Falls Church Crime

FALLS CHURCH, VA—Among the incidents Falls Church Police responded to within the last week were burglaries at businesses and a stolen package case.

Below is a roundup of other notable incidents reported the week of Oct. 22-28 in the City of Falls Church. It is not a comprehensive list of all crime in the city within the week.

Burglary - Commercial, 1116 W Broad St (Baja Fresh), Oct 24, 1:43 AM, officers
responded to a commercial alarm, and found that unknown suspects had forced entry to
the business and removed items of value. Investigation continues.

Burglary - Commercial, 1110 W Broad St (Arabica Tobacco), Oct 24, 1:49 AM, officers
responded to a commercial alarm, and found that two unknown suspects had forced entry
to the business and removed items of value. The suspects are described as males
wearing dark clothing and hoodies. Investigation continues.

Destruction of Property, 1112 W Broad St, Oct 24, 3:56 AM, unknown suspect(s) broke
off the rear door lock and handle of an unoccupied commercial suite.

Destruction of Property/Narcotics Violation, 706 W Broad St (Hilton Garden Inn),
Oct 27, 5:23 AM, police responded for a complaint of a loud verbal dispute in a guest
room. Responding officers discovered damage to the guest room and narcotics on the
premises. Police arrested Omar Maknassi, 26, of Washington, DC for Possession of a
Controlled Substance.

28, a package was taken from the front porch of a residence. Investigation continues.

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

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