Vehicle Fires, Catalytic Converter Thefts: Falls Church Police Report

FALLS CHURCH, VA — City of Falls Church Police are investigating a number of crimes involving vehicles in the last week, according to the latest crime report.

Among the incidents was arson to two vehicles in the area of Wilson Boulevard this past Saturday. The two vehicles were destroyed by fire, according to police. No arrests have been announced, and police continue to investigate.

Police are also investigating catalytic converter thefts from two Ford Cutaway Vans on S. Maple Avenue. The thefts happened between 6:30 p.m. on June 24 and 7:19 a.m. on June 28. Police have not identified any suspects.

Below are other notable incidents in the crime report from June 27 to July 3. Anyone with information about an incident can contact the police non-emergency number at 703-248-5053.

Larceny, Wilson Blvd, June 29, 12:30 PM, a subject was walking through the Eden Center parking lot. A female, described as Middle Eastern with long black hair and wearing a black dress, approached and engaged him in conversation. The suspect stole a gold necklace from the victim and left him with fake jewelry. The suspect fled in a black Mercedes SUV driven by a middle eastern male.

Residential Burglary, Roosevelt Blvd, June 29, between 7:30 AM and 4:40 PM, unknown suspect(s)entered an unsecured apartment while the resident was away and removed items of value.

Larceny from Vehicle, Wilson Blvd, June 29, between 2:30 and 7:30 PM, unknown suspect(s) shattered the front driver’s side window of a vehicle and removed an item of value.

Larceny from Building, E Broad St, July 1, between 5:30 and 7:30 PM, items of value were taken from a locker.

Larceny from Vehicle, W Broad St, July 2, between 5:30 and 6:20 PM, items of value were taken from a vehicle.