Vienna Police Issue Reminder After More Car Break-Ins

VIENNA, VA — Vienna Police have received more reports of car break-ins within the last week and issued a new reminder to residents.

The latest series of car break-ins happened in the southwest, southwest and northwest parts of town. There were 10 incidents in this week's police report, including one stolen vehicle. That vehicle was later found in Prince George's County, Maryland. Other items stolen during the car break-ins include a vehicle registration document, credit cards, and money.

Vienna Police noted that there have been multiple cases of vehicle tamperings and stolen vehicles in recent weeks. In most cases, vehicles were unlocked or had keys inside.

"The criminals responsible for these thefts target unlocked vehicles to steal valuables, money, electronics, etc., and all it takes is them pulling on the door handle of an unlocked car. They rarely break into a locked vehicle," reads a Vienna Police statement.
Residents are urged to remove valuables from vehicles, remove keys, and report suspicious activity to Vienna Police at 703-255-6366 or 911.

Below are the incidents in this week's Vienna Police report.

Petit Larceny 20-005834
400 Block Talahi Road, SE
Between July 22 at 5:30 p.m. and July 23 at 1:30 p.m.
A resident reported that someone rummaged through her unlocked vehicle and stole a plastic sleeve containing her vehicle registration and other documents.

300 Block Orchard Street, NW
Between July 22 at 7:00 p.m. and July 23 at 8:00 a.m.
A resident reported that someone entered her unlocked vehicle and rummaged through it.

Grand Larceny 20-005828
700 Block Talahi Court, SE
July 23 between 12:30 a.m. and 9:43 a.m.
A resident reported that someone rummaged through her unlocked vehicle and stole credit cards, loose change, and a folder.

100 Block Tapawingo Road, SE
Between July 23 at 12:00 p.m. and July 24 at 9:00 a.m.
A resident reported that an unknown person rummaged through three of their vehicles. US currency and an umbrella were stolen from one of the vehicles.

600 Block Yeonas Drive, SW
July 24 3:06 a.m.
A resident heard someone outside his house and observed two men looking into his vehicle. When the men began walking toward his wife’s vehicle, the resident turned the porch light on and the men fled toward Ware Street. Officers searched the area but did not locate the men.

500 Block Meadow Lane, SW
Between July 27 at 8:00 p.m. and July 28 at 8:08 a.m.
A resident reported that someone rummaged through his two unlocked vehicles. The person stole soccer equipment and a wallet. The resident found the soccer equipment on Frederick Street. A neighbor found the wallet and returned it to the resident.

1100 Block Street, SW
Between July 27 at 8:00 p.m. and July 28 at 9:02 p.m.
A resident reported that someone rummaged through his unlocked vehicle.

Vehicle Tampering 20-005999
1000 Block Hillcrest Drive, SW
Between July 27 at 10:00 p.m. and July 28 at 9:00 a.m.
A resident reported that someone entered his two unlocked vehicles and rummaged through them. U.S. currency was taken from one of the vehicles.

500 Block Stephen Circle, SW
Between July 27 at 10:30 p.m. and July 28 at 8:34 a.m.
A resident reported that his vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was parked in the driveway, unlocked with the keys in it. Golf clubs and a range finder were in the vehicle when it was taken. On July 28, the vehicle was recovered in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

200 Block Battle Street, SW
July 28 3:24 a.m.
A resident provided home security video of individuals attempting to enter vehicles.