Crime Report: December 27, 2018
Published on December 27, 2018
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REPORTS
ROBBERY, 2018-12230139, 1600 block of Crystal Drive. At approximately 5:02 p.m. on December 23, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined that the suspect entered a business and opened the cash register, taking an undisclosed amount of cash. An employee attempted to stop the suspect, but was pushed out of the way. The suspect fled on foot, prior to police arrival. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5'10"-6'0", 220-230 lbs., with short curly red or orange hair, wearing white earbuds, light colored ripped jeans, and brown and white shoes. The investigation is ongoing.
BURGLARY, 2018-12230212, 4700 block of Dittmar Road. At approximately 9:59 p.m. on December 23, police were dispatched to the report of a possible trespasser. Upon arrival, it was determined that friends of the victim arrived at the victim's residence while the victim was out of town and allegedly observed a large number of people inside the residence. A known suspect then exited the residence and left the scene, along with numerous other unknown subjects, prior to police arrival. Upon entry to the residence and further investigation, trash and a large mess inside were located inside, items of value were determined to be missing, numerous items were tampered with and the victim's vehicles had been removed from the garage. With the assistance of the victim, officers on scene were able to make contact with the known suspect and he later returned to the residence. One of the victim's vehicles was subsequently located nearby and a second vehicle was determined to be stolen. Devonta Corbet, 19, of Arlington, Va., was arrested and charged with Burglary, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and Grand Larceny: Motor Vehicle Theft.
BURGLARY, 2018-12260012, 1300 block of S. Joyce Street. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on December 26, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary just discovered. Upon arrival, it was determined that between 3:31 a.m. and 4:45 a.m., an unknown suspect forced entry to a business, causing damage and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and items of value. There is no suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.
LARCENY, 2018-12240032, 3000 block of S. Abingdon Street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, 2018-12240037, 800 block of N. Wakefield Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2018-12240051, 1500 block of S. George Mason Drive
ASSAULT & BATTERY, 2018-12240082, 1200 block of S. Fern Street
LARCENY, 2018-12260073, 4300 block of 12
th Road S.
FORGERY, 2018-12260090, S. Adams Street at 26
th Street S.
SHOPLIFTING, 2018-12260091, 1100 block of S. Joyce Street
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2018-12260099, 1700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway
TRESPASS, 2018-12260100, 800 block of S. Walter Reed Drive
LARCENY, 2018-12260102, 600 block of S. Carlin Springs Road
LARCENY FROM AUTO, 2018-12260174, 900 block of Army Navy Drive
STOLEN VEHICLES
12/24/18, VA VYT7230, 2005 Hyundai Elantra, Silver800 block of S. Veitch Street
12/23/18, VA VVG2410 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman, Blue4700 block of Dittmar Road