Laptop, Cell Phone Stolen In Series Of Vienna Car Break-Ins

VIENNA, VA—Vienna Police are investigating a new round of vehicle break-ins, many of which occurred within 24 hours.

Five of the break-ins happened between the afternoon or evening of April 18 and morning of April 19. A sixth break-in was reported between the evening of April 23 and morning of April 24. Among the items stolen from the vehicles were a laptop, cell phone, wine, checkbook and money.

All of the vehicles were unlocked. Police remind residents to secure their vehicles and remove valuables.

Below are the details of the car break-ins provided by Vienna Police. If you have information, call the Vienna Police Department at 703-255-6366.

Grand Larceny 19-004129

100 Block Tapawingo Road, SE
Between April 18 at 2:00 p.m. and April 19 at 7:30 a.m.
A resident reported that someone entered her unlocked vehicle and took her cell phone, wine, and US currency. A contractor in the area found a backpack that had been discarded that contained some of the resident’s stolen property.

Vehicle Tampering 19-004144

100 Block Elmar Drive, SE
Between April 18 at 9:00 p.m. and April 19 at 8:00 a.m.
A resident reported that someone entered his unlocked vehicle and rummaged through it. Nothing appeared to have been taken.

Grand Larceny 19-004172

100 Block Elmar Drive, SE
Between April 18 at 9:00 p.m. and April 19 at 8:00 a.m.
A resident reported that someone stole her wallet and change purse from her unlocked vehicle

Grand Larceny 19-004134

900 Block DeSale Street, SW
Between April 18 at 9:00 p.m. and April 19 at 8:30 a.m.
A resident reported that someone entered his three unlocked vehicles and stole property including sunglasses, a checkbook a laptop and other items.

Grand Larceny 19-004141

100 Block Tapawingo Road, SE
Between April 18 at 9:00 p.m. and April 19 at 9:00 a.m.
An unknown person entered a resident’s unlocked vehicle and stole his wallet. The wallet was later turned in when another resident found it. (Incident #19-004145).

Grand Larceny 19-004278

300 Block Holmes Drive, NW
Between April 23 at 6:00 p.m. and April 24 at 8:00 a.m.
A resident reported that an unknown person entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her backpack that contained her wallet, watch and other items.