October 3, 2012 thru October 9, 2012 SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK Use special care with Social Security numbers Your employer and financial institution will need your Social Security Number for wage and tax reporting purposes. Other businesses may ask you for your number to do a credit check, like when you apply for a loan, rent an apartment, or sign up for utilities. Sometimes, however, they simply want your number for general record keeping. You don't have to give a business your Social Security Number just because they ask for it. If someone asks for your number, ask the following questions: Why do you need my Social Security Number? How will my number be used? What law requires me to give you my number? What will happen if I don't give you my number? Be aware that a business may not provide you with the service or benefit you're seeking if you don't provide your SSN. Getting answers to these questions will help you decide whether you want to share your SSN with the business. Remember the decision is YOURS. (Reference: American Crime Prevention Institute) Lee/Crime Prevention Page 1
GRAND LARCENY OF A VEHICLE Jehovah s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 6445 Morris Road, between 5:30PM and 9:45PM on October 9, 2012, someone stole a blue 2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4 door, displaying Virginia XJE 7152 while it was parked in the Hall parking lot. An LG brand cell phone, model NV, and the car keys were left on the floorboard of the unlocked vehicle. The vehicle is valued at $500.00 and the phone is valued at $200.00. No suspects. CFS 12-117695 GRAND LARCENY OF A VEHICLE-MILGARDEN SOUTH 100 block of Patterson Avenue, between 11:00PM on October 7, and 4:30AM on October 8, 2012, someone stole a silver 2011 Kia Forte 4 door sedan from the driveway of the residence. The vehicle was locked and the license registration, Virginia XED 5268, expired sometime in September, 2012. No suspects. CFS 12-117010 GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING Family Dollar Travelers Row, 6332 Jefferson Davis Highway, between 3:25PM and 4:20PM on September 7, 2012 the victim used the restroom and placed a cell phone on the counter and forgot it. A few minutes later, the victim returned to the restroom and it was missing. The victim recalled the one female that was waiting to use the restroom. She described her as a white female older, gray hair, and a tattoo on the left side of the face. The phone is described as a black Android, ZTE straight talk, valued at $240.00. CFS 12-116848 GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-STONEWALL ESTATES Unit block of Griffin Court, between 10:00PM on October 9, and 5:00AM on October 10, 2012, unknown persons entered the unlocked van and stole a silver Tom-Tom GPS, one Ryobi hammer drill, 2 Dewalt Sawzalls, one Dewalt hammer drill, one Milwaukee side drill, and one Hitachi battery operated drill set. The combined monetary value is $1,355.00. No suspects. CFS 12-117799 GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING Git N Go, 9243 Courthouse Road, between 11:00PM on October 8, and 8:00AM on October 9, 2012, unknown persons broke in through a window and stole cigarettes, beer, alcoholic spirits, clothing, and other merchandise valued in excess of $9,500.00. Also taken from the garage was a customer s black 2003 Toyota Camry 4 door, displaying Virginia JKZ 5979. No suspects. CFS 12-117390 Lee/Crime Prevention Page 2
GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING 9500 block of Moore s Creek Drive, between 4:30AM and 4:57AM on October 10, 2012, an unknown female was visiting the victim s apartment. When he went to another room the female took $800.00 from the dresser and left. The female was last seen leaving the 7-11 on Mills Drive. She is described as white, 19 to 22 years, 5 8, and black hair. CFS 12-117798 GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-FOX POINT 9500 block of Chesterfield Drive, between 1:45AM and 10:00AM on October 7, 2012 someone entered the unlocked gold color 2002 Volvo, 4 door, while it was parked in front of the residence. Taken was $416.00 in cash that was an envelope. The envelope was inside of a wallet and the wallet not taken. No suspects. CFS 12-116952 GRAND LARCENY OTHER-WAVERLY VILLAGE 11800 block of Burgess Lane, 5:00PM and 8:30PM on October 6, 2012, someone stole a Go-Kart from the front yard of the residence. It is described as black and silver color, has a large dent in the front, the gas pedal is painted red, the brake pedal is painted black, and the brakes do not work. It is valued at $400.00. The serial number is not unknown. No suspects. CFS 12-117212 GRAND LARCENY OTHER 11500 block of Gordon Road, between 12:01AM and 7:30AM on October 6, 2012, someone stole a yellow Mini Zoom motor bike, also known as a pocket bike, from the side of the residence. According to the victim it was covered by a tarp, the ignition key is broken off inside of the switch, the right hand brake handle is inoperative, and engine doesn t always start. It is valued at $300.00. No suspects. CFS 12-116503 GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-RED ROSE VILLAGE 6800 block of Violet Drive, between 8:30PM on October 8 and 4:30AM on October 9, 2012, someone entered the unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of the residence. Taken from the 2000 Toyota Camry was a Garmin Nuvi 225W GPS valued at $150.00 and a socket set in the Popular Mechanics case, valued at $50.00. No suspects. CFS 12-117381 Lee/Crime Prevention Page 3
PETIT LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-RED ROSE VILLAGE 11700 block of Geranium Street, between 6:00PM on October 8 and 7:00AM on October 9, 2012, An unknown person entered the unlocked black 2007 Honda and stole a black garage door opener that was hooked on the left sun visor. Nothing else was missing. It is valued at $25.00. No suspects. CFS 12-117367 GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE 11500 block of Lewis Thorburn Road, between 5:50AM and 6:10AM on October 3, 2012, someone entered the unlocked van and stole a black Samsung Galaxy II cell phone valued at $400.00, from the seat of the tan 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette, while it was parked in front of the residence. Also taken was a cigarette pack containing 3 cigarettes, valued at $3.00. No suspects. CFS 12-115040 PETIT LARCENY FROM A TRUCK-CENTRAL CORRIDOR INDUSTRIAL PARK Powell s Furniture Warehouse, 8635 Corridor Drive, between 2:00PM and 4:30PM on October 5, 2012, someone stole a key ring from inside of a white 2006 Hino furniture delivery truck. The ring contains keys to the warehouse and other business trucks. Value of the keys is $30.00. No suspects. CFS 12-116378 PETIT LARCENY OF AUTO PARTS-MASSAPONAX BUSINESS PARK Commonwealth Irrigation and Landscape Corp., 9704 Ashley Dawn Court, between 5:00PM on October 6, and 7:30AM on October 8, 2012 someone entered the locked compound and stole 2 vehicle batteries from two company Ford pick-up trucks. Both trucks were unlocked. Each battery is valued at $50.00. No suspects. CFS 12-117029 PETIT LARCENY-OTHER 6400 block of Sunset Road, between 9:30AM and 4:15PM on October 8, 2012 someone stole the orange mail box that was posted near the entrance to the property near the roadway. No visible signs of damage were on the 4x4 post. The box is valued at $35.00. No suspects. CFS 12-117199 Lee/Crime Prevention Page 4
VANDALISM Stop Shop, 3001 Partlow Road, between 11:00PM on October 4, and 7:00AM on October 5, 2012, someone attempted to enter the building by smashing the front window of the store. The glass remained attached and entry was not made. Cost to replace the glass is $150.00. No suspects. CFS 12-115962 VANDALISM-SADDLEBROOK Intersection of Saddlebrooke Drive and Marye Road, between 1:00AM and 2:00AM on October 5, 2012, unknown persons struck two stop signs near the intersection. The metal poles appeared to have been hit by a vehicle. The octagon signs were not damaged. A resident reported hearing tire skids about 1:30AM. No suspects. CFS 12-115964 Lee/Crime Prevention Page 5
Spotsylvania County Sheriff s Office Po Box 124, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 Attempt to Identify The Spotsylvania County Sheriff s Office is attempting to identify the above white male subject in reference to a fraud incident which occurred July 30, 2012 in Spotsylvania, VA. If you have information about this case, please contact Spotsylvania County Reference Incident #12-88678 Remember your phone call or Text-A-Tip can make a difference. 1-800-928-5822 or 1-540-582-5822 Text a tip: Text SEE911 to CRIMES (274637 Lee/Crime Prevention Page 6
Spotsylvania County From January 2008 to present the Spotsylvania County has paid out $18,045 in CASH REWARDS for information through 456 calls to the telephone tip line, Web Tip page and the Text-A-Tip phone number. Information obtained has resulted in 88 arrests involving burglaries, drug distribution, arson, vandalism, breaking & entering and other crimes against the citizens of Spotsylvania County. To date there has been $67,679 worth of stolen property, seized property and assorted types of drugs recovered. Since June 2010 to present 17 Wanted Fugitives have been arrested and are now facing their charges. Remember your phone call, Web Tip or Text-A-Tip can make a difference. 1-800-928-5822 or 1-540-582-5822 Lee/Crime Prevention Page 7