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Article: Larceny Up as Gadgets Tempt Thieves; Thefts From Vehicles Major Issue in Region
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- The Washington Post
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- July 30, 2009
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Although crime is generally down across Northern Virginia, a
persistent problem continues to vex police and residents: phones,
cameras and other electronic devices being stolen from vehicles.
In Arlington County, larceny is up 20 percent this year, compared
with the same period last year. In Fairfax County, it's up about 3
percent, and in Prince William Conty, about 1 percent.
Police have recorded more larcenies than any other kind of major
crime in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William. Even in
jurisdictions where larceny has decreased from last year, such as
Alexandria and Loudoun County, police still say the crime is an
issue.
Fairfax County alone recorded 3,720 larcenies from January to ...