Monday, February 09, 2009

Groups of Car Thieves Targeting Fairfax County

Fairfax, Va. - Fairfax County (web | news)
Police are warning the public about a recent string of car thefts.

Since August of 2008, police report that at least 30 Acura vehicles, all either the RSX or Integra and ranging from the 1994 to 2004 models, have been stolen across the county.

Several of the vehicles were recovered; the thieves had stripped the cars for parts.

Investigators believe that the thefts were orchestrated by several organized groups operating all over the metro area. Damage and loss to these stolen cars exceeds $360,000 so far.

Police want to residents to be careful and take steps to minimize the risks they take of becoming victims of car thieves. Residents are encouraged to remember that vehicles with computer-coded key chips are equally susceptible to theft. Police say that a vehicle should never be left unattended while it is running, even with the doors locked, and that keys and valuables should not be left in the car. They also suggest an alarm or anti-theft device for all vehicles.

Fairfax County detectives are looking for any information the public may have about the groups responsible for the recent auto thefts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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