Girl Abducted at Bus Stop

A 10-year-old Engleside-area girl was abducted at a bus stop Saturday, March 17 around 8:30 a.m. on Route 1 near Frye Road. The man first asked the girl if she wanted a ride, then implied he had a weapon and pulled her into his van. He drove about 1½ miles before stopping the van and exposing himself to her. He let her out at Fordson Road and drove away. The victim was not injured.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic man about 35-45 years old, 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 9 inches tall with black hair. He wore a navy blue shirt and blue jeans. He drove a white van.

Police are releasing a composite sketch of the suspect from the abduction which occurred Saturday, March 17. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man in the sketch. Anyone who thinks they can identify this man should call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or the police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131.

Pet Food Recall

Menu Foods, the Ontario, Canada-based company that produces pet food, recalled dog food sold throughout North America under 48 brands and cat food sold under 40 brands including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070318/ap_on_re_us/pet_food_recall;_ylt=AhU1PoedbSiTZq8z96QyjnhvzwcF

A complete list of the recalled products along with product codes, descriptions and production dates is available from the Menu Foods Web site, http://www.menufoods.com/recall. The company also designated two phone numbers that pet owners could call for information — (866) 463-6738 and (866) 895-2708.

Fairfax County Website

It's amazing all the information found on the Internet when doing a search on 'safety'. Of all the sites that are out there, we are very fortunate to have one of the best sites within our own county. The Fairfax County website has TONS of information - take some time to explore it; you will be amazed at what you can learn about the community you live in. Here's some information they have posted about safety.

Safety Tips http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/reports/reports2006/120606safetytips.htm

• Keep doors locked, even if you are away for only a few minutes.
• Always keep your keys in your possession. Never place them under mats, over doors, or in any other obvious hiding places.
• Install and use a door chain and viewer/peephole, and ask the callers name every time you answer the door. Don’t open the door until you are sure who is there.
• If the caller claims to be an official, ask for proof of identity. If you are in any doubt, ask the person to either wait or call back later so that you can ring the company he or she claims to be representing for verification.
• If a stranger asks to use your telephone in an emergency, offer to make the call yourself while he/she waits outside.
• Have a home security check conducted by the Crime Prevention Officer in your local police district.
• If you return to your residence and you think it has been entered illegally, do not enter. Call the Police at 911!
• Draw curtains or blinds after dark.
• Don't advertise. Never leave a note on the door stating you are not at home. Use only your last name and first initial on the door, the mailbox, and in telephone books. Consider excluding your street address from directory listings. .
• Establish a buddy system with a neighbor. Each should be wary of anything out of the ordinary, in and around the others' premises. Let your neighbor know when you will be arriving home late. Take in each other's mail and newspapers in the event of vacations or absences for more than a day.
• Use a timer for lamps or a radio to give your residence an occupied look or sound.
• Never answer personal questions on the telephone. Never admit that you are alone or that you live alone.
• All entrances to your home should be well lit.
• Be involved with your Neighborhood Watch.
• Report any suspicious sounds, activities, automobiles or behavior that you see to the police