crime solvers report 3/18/15 - 3/23/15

Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office

Crime Solvers www.spotsylvaniacrimesolvers.org

TEXT a Tip: Text SEE911 to Crimes (274637) (540)-582-58

Lee/Crime Prevention Page 1

March 18, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 24, 2015

TIP OF THE WEEK

Theft of mobile communication devices

The theft of mobile communication devices such as IPhones and IPads has become

an increasingly serious problem. According to the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC), roughly one out of three robberies nationwide has involved the

theft of a cell phone. The F.C.C. estimates that in 2011, over 40% of robberies in

New York City and 38% in Washington, D.C. involved cell phones or IPads.

Theft Prevention Measures

It was announced in April, 2012, that four of the largest wireless carriers Verizon

Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile are cooperating with the FCC to develop a

new database and prevent smartphones reported as stolen from activating voice or

data service. These efforts are intended to serve as a deterrent to potential

criminals by reducing the resale value of stolen devices. Within six months (from

April, 2012), the four largest wireless carriers are expected to put in place a

program to disable smartphones reported as stolen, preventing them from being

used on their own networks. Within 18 month, the FCC plans to help the

companies merge their databases to create a national program that also prevents

a mobile phone from being altered to use another carriers network.

Apple has developed a free app (Find My PC) that when installed turns an

iPhone or I Pad into a real-time GPS-based tracker through which users can

track lost or misplaced devices. This app is integrated with Google maps

and shows the location of the communications device. The device location is

calculated by using GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell-tower triangulation.

There is an app available that sounds a loud audible alarm if an activated,

iPhone or iPad is moved.

Gadget Track can be installed on smartphones and identifies the devices location

whenever it accesses the Internet. When tracking occurs, the owner receives an

email with detailed information about its current location.





BOMB THREAT Post Oak Middle School, 6959 Courthouse Road, On March 20, 2015, between 11:32AM and 12:28PM, someone left a bomb threat note in the boys bath room. The school was locked down and was checked by SROS and deputies. Nothing was found. CFS 15-024167 GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING-DEERFIELD 10900 block of Deerfield Drive, on March 18, 2015, between 8:00AM and 1:00PM, someone entered the yard and stole the some copper wiring, copper piping, and the motor from the air conditioning unit. No one was in the house at the time. The unit is valued at $5,400.00. CFS 15-023544 GRAND LARCENY SHOPLIFT Victorias Secret, 3102 Plank Road, on March 22, 2015, between 4:37PM and 5:05PM, unknown persons stole 120 same style item Dream Girl Bras, valued at $6,600.00. CFS 15-024872 GRAND LARCENY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE-MATTA HEIGHTS 500 block of Santee Drive, between March 20, 9:30PM and March 21, 2015, 5:55AM, Deputies responded to the scene of an single vehicle accident, and found a green Honda pickup in two halves. No one was near the vehicle. The registered owner was contacted and was not aware that the vehicle was stolen. Value of the vehicle is $200.00. CFS 15-024409 GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-ST. GEORGE ESTATES 11300 block of Katerina Drive, North, between 12:00PM and March 21, 2015, 6:51PM, someone entered the victims unlocked vehicle and stole a Russell Simmons necklace valued at $1,500.00, and a Pandora bracelet valued at $150.00 from the glove box. CFS 15-024575 PETIT LARCENY SHOPLIFT 7-11 Stores, 10740 Tidewater Trail, on March 19, 2015, between 7:30PM and 7:40PM, a white male entered the store, went to a cooler and took a 25 0unce can of Coors beer, valued at $6.00, and left the store without paying. He was wearing silver sun glasses, has a beard, wearing dark color jacket, dark pants. He put the can of beer inside the jacket, and left the store. CFS 15-023976 PETIT LARCENY FROM A BUILDING Wawa Food Stores, 10060 Jefferson Davis Highway, on March 23, 2015, between 7:10PM and 7:30PM, the victim placed the wallet on top of counter to use the ATM. When finished, the victim spoke to an acquaintance and forgot the wallet. When the victim returned, it was not there. The wallet is a Fossil brand brown wallet and containing $65.00, drivers license, a PayPal master card, EPPI card, and a Chilis gift card. CFS 15-025277





PETIT LARCENY SHOPLIFT Virginia A.B.C. Board, 4185 Plank Road, on March 18, 2015, between 2:50PM and 3:3PM, a black male, and a Hispanic female entered the store and went to the mini bottle section, and concealed 2 bottles of ginger, 3 bottles of Jameson, 1 bottle of Hypnotic, one bottle of Captain Morgan, and one bottle of Hennessey. Value of the bottles is $21.50. They left the store and boarded a maroon Mazda. CFS 15-023592 PETIT LARCENY SHOPLIFT Rite Aid, 5215 Plank Road, on March 20, 2015 between 8:02PM and 8:40PM, two males entered the store, took two bottles of wine, and a 12 pack of Corona beer in bottles, and then walked out the doors without paying. They are described as young, between 17 to 20 years, one appeared to be a Hispanic, wearing a t-shirt and jeans, and the other wearing a black jacket with a hood pulled tightly around his face, and was white or Hispanic. CFs 15-024321 PETIT LARCENY SHIOPLIFT Rite Aid, 5215 Plank Road, on March 23, 2015, between 6:05PM and 6:21PM, a white female with blond hair in a bun, 58, 190 lbs., wearing a gray sweat pants and a turquoise hoodie, carrying a large orange purse, was seen taking items off the shelves and putting them inside the large purse. After a few minutes an employee went to her and attempted to stop her, however she ignored the employee and walked out of the store without paying. She boarded a red Nissan Altima that was been driven by a brunette female. Value of the stolen items is $38.91. CFS 15-025208 PETIT LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE 13300 Block of Joe Brooks, Lane, on March 19, 2015, between 11:30AM and 4:39PM, someone stole two fishing poles, one tan and one is blue, and valued at $50.00 each. The poles were inside the locked 1991 GMC. Entrance was made by breaking a left side window. Cost to replace the window is $50.00. CFS 15-023971 PETIT LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE 10700 block of Stoner Drive, on March 18, 2015, between 7:31PM and 7:58PM, The victim parked a vehicle at a friends auto shop for tire repairs. Later in the afternoon, the license plates were gone. The plates expired in February, 2015 and have no value. CFS 15-023656 CRIMINAL ACTIVITY-GLENWOOD MHP 4700 Block of Glenwood Circle, between March 21, 10:45PM, and March 22, 2015, 10:00AM, the victim believes that someone is stealing kerosene from the fuel tank that is located behind the house. The victim found the fuel tank cap laying in the yard among the grass. CFS 15-025131





FRAUD CREDIT CARD-MILLGARDEN SOUTH 100 block of Patterson Avenue, on March 19, 2015, between 9:13AM and 9:54AM, someone used the victims PNC account number to withdraw money from an ATM on Bragg Road, a Chancellor Road ATM, and in one in Lorton, Virginia. Total amount taken is $1,195.00. CFS 15-023775 FRAUD-MATTA HEIGHTS 100 block of Matta Way, on March 18, 2015, between 12:59PM and 1:22PM, the victim attempted to summit the I.R.S. form and was notified by the agency that a return has been received having the same social security number. CFS 15-023530 FRAUD 2400 block Quail Oak Drive, between March 21, 8:00AM and March 22, 2015, 1:19PM, the victim paid someone $2,000.00 for a motorcycle on Craigslist, and upon receiving the confirmation that the money was accepted by seller, all written matter disappeared from the screen, leaving the victim without any record of the title receipt or any other transaction. CFS 15-024811 FRAUD-STONEMILL 5900 block of Vista Court, on March 20, 2015, between 11:15AM and 11:57AM, someone used the victims Navy Federal Credit Union Debit card at an ATM in Maryland and withdrew $486.00, $183.00, and $303.00. CFS 15-024159 FRAUD-SMOKETREE 6900 block of Cedar Crest Drive, on March 24, 2015, at 9:52AM, the victim attempted to submit an I.R.S. Tax Return and was notified that the victims social security number was compromised and used for fraudulent activity. The I.R.S. and the F.T.C. requested that a report be filed with the Sheriffs Office. CFS 15-025379 FRAUD-MAPLEGROVE 3900 block of Hazel Court, on March 24, 2015, between 5:49PM and 6:44PM, the victim attempted to submit the I.R.S. Tax Return and was denied by the agency because a tax return was submitted and accepted on March 23rd. CFS 15-025552 MISSILE AT A BUILDING-SOUTHPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK Starbucks, 9907 Southpoint Parkway, on March 20, 2015, between 10:07PM and 10:22PM, someone fired a metal object at the building and broke the window. No one was seen in the area. Value to replace the glass is $500.00. CFS 15-024350





VANDALISM-DEERFIELD 10900 block of Deerfield Drive, on March 19, 2015, between 6:00AM and 8:39AM, someone removed two screens from the kitchen windows, and damaged them. The windows had locks on them and entry was not made. Value of the two screens is $35.00. CFS 15-023760 VANDALISM Lido Pizza, 3849 Jefferson Davis Highway, between March 21, 11:00PM and March 22, 2015, someone fired or threw an object that the front glass window, causing it to break. Value of the glass is $500.00 CFS 15-024792 VANDALISM Little Fish Comics & collectables, 9961 Jefferson Davis Highway, on March 22, 2015, between 1:17AM and 1:49AM, someone threw or fired an object at the front window causing it to shatter. The window is valued at $500.00. CFS 15-024714 VANDALISM-SOUTHPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK J Tiger Martial Arts, 10038 Southpoint Parkway, on March 22, 2015, between 2:31PM and 3:29PM, one of the front windows was struck with an unknown object, causing it to shatter. A hole was left in the glass. The window is valued at $500.00. CFS 15-024833 VANDALISM-SOUTHPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK Tropical Smoothie, 9913 Southpoint Parkway, between March 21, 9:00PM and March 22, 2015, 8:00AM, someone fired an object at the front door glass, causing it to break. A small sample of metal was recovered and may be the striking object. Value of the glass is $50.00. CFS 15-024777 VANDALISM-SOUTHPOINT INDUSTRIAL PARK Wal-Mart, 10001 Southpoint Parkway, on March 20, 2015, between 10:00PM and 11:20PM, someone broke the drivers side window of the white 2009 Volkswagen tractor-trailer, leaving a hole in the glass. Cost to replace the glass is $150.00. CFS 15-024369 VANDALISM VDOT Commuter Lot, 4240 Plank Road, on March 23, 2015, between 7:00AM and 5:40PM, someone fired an object at the parked 1995 Isuzu Rodeo breaking the windshield. The value of the glass is $150.00. CFS 15-025200





LOST PROPERTY 3800 block of Lee Hill School Drive, on March 18, 2015, between 9:00AM and 1:00PM, the reporting person lost a brown leather wallet, valued at $25.00, sometime after fueling the vehicle at the 7-11 on Germanna Point. The wallet contained a credit card, a debit card, and a drivers license. CFS 15-023535





Spotsylvania County Crime Solvers

From January 2008 to present the Spotsylvania County Crime Solvers has paid out $18,045 in CASH REWARDS for information through 456 calls to the Crime Solvers telephone tip line, Crime Solvers Web Tip page, and the Text-A-Tip phone number. Information obtained has resulted in 88 arrests involving burglaries, drug distribution, arson, vandalism, breaking and entering and other crimes against the citizens of Spotsylvania County. To date, there has been $81,429 worth of stolen property, seized property, and assorted types of drugs recovered. Since June 2010 to present, 20 Wanted Fugitives have been arrested and are now facing their charges.

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