Mount Vernon patrol officers responded to a citizen report of a “suspicious” vehicle parked in a lot in the 7700 block of Richmond Highway on Saturday, February 7 at around 3 p.m. Patrol officers engaged in discussion with occupants of the Toyota Corolla and charged them with trespassing, as the shopping center had a “no trespassing sign” posted nearby. An
Read morePolice are warning residents, in particular concern of this week’s frigid weather, of a scam that has re-surfaced in Fairfax County neighborhoods in recent weeks. Victims report that someone claiming to be a power company employee contacts them and states their power will be cut off if they do not pay their “overdue” bill immediately. Recently, a woman who owns
Read moreFinancial Crimes detectives investigate thousands of complex cases involving monetary scams and fraud every year, and work hard to protect the dollars of residents, corporations and institutions in the County. Last week, detectives charged two men with duping banking institutions with a “new check” scam. Suspects are accused of opening bank accounts on numerous occasions, with fraudulent checks and attempting
Read morehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piskQc71zq4&feature=youtu.be This series of videos depicts ATM skimmer devices being installed and removed at the following locations: 11180 Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030 (7/1/14 – 7/6/14) 7678-D Richmond Hwy, Alexandria VA 22306 (6/28/14 – 7/6/14) 1821 Fountain Drive, Reston VA 20190 (7/9/14 – 7/11/14) Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
Read morePolice are still seeking assistance with locating suspects for the late June/early July ATM skimming incidents. In addition to suspects already shown, these photos show a female suspect involved in the crimes. Detectives seek the public’s help. Financial crimes detectives are also offering tips on how to detect a skimming device on YOUR ATM. Take precautions and stay alert. Skimming is
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