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AUGUST 26, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

TIP OF THE WEEK

Are you getting calls from your own phone

number?
Its like a scene out of a strange sci-fi movie. You get a call, look at the caller ID, and see that
your own number is calling. Weird! No, this isnt an alternate reality where your future self is
calling the present you. Its a scammer making an illegal robocall.
Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake or spoof caller ID information. They can make
it look like theyre calling from a different place or phone number; Even your number.
Scammers use this trick as a way to get around call-blocking and hide from law enforcement.
They hope youll be curious enough to pick up. Dont answer when its your phone number on
the phone screen! Dont fall for it.
The real callers could be calling from anywhere in the world. Weve written about these kinds of
tricks before like when scammers pretended to be the IRS and faked caller ID so people
thought it really was the IRS calling.
What is the bottom line? These calls from your own number are illegal. Dont pick up! You may
be asked if you dont want to receive any more calls to press a certain phone button. Dont press
buttons to be taken off the call list or to talk to a live person. That just leads to more calls. Its
best to ignore them, and move on with your day. Maybe watch a really good sci-fi movie
Bikram Bandy, Do Not Call Program Coordinator, FTC

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BREAKING AND ENTERING-SALEM FIELDS~GLENVIEW
11300 block of Macon Drive, on August 26, 2015, between 8:00AM and 5:00PM, someone
entered the residence and took a total of $35.00 from two rooms, and then left the residence.
CFS 15-076703
BREAKING AND ENTERING-SHADE TREE
7000 block of Aspen Lane, on August 31, 2015, between 5:20AM and 6:15PM, the victim arrived
home and noticed a broken window. After entering, the victim noticed that two television sets
were missing. Nothing else appeared to be missing. The sets are described as a 55 LED HDTV
Vizio valued at $598.00, and a black 60 Vizio, valued at $1,000.00. Property damage is $200.00.
CFS 15-078245
GRAND LARCENY FROM A PERSON
Spotsylvania Towne Centre, 3201 Plank Road, on August 31, 2015, between 5:06PM and
5:50PM, a white male was seen on video taking an employees white Samsung galaxy and flip
case, from the counter. The suspect distracted the victim and took the phone and left the store.
The suspect is 60, about 160 lbs, blonde hair, wearing brown shoes, gray shirt with lettering on
it, and blue jeans.
CFS 15-078226
GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING
BJs Wholesale Club, 3985 Plank Road, on August 26, 2015, between 3:50PM and 6:05PM,
someone took a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge phone from the desk in the kiosk while the victim
walked a short distance away. The victim was alerted by Bluetooth on a wristwatch. When the
victim looked at the kiosk, a Hispanic male and female were walking away. The phone is valued
at $750.00.
CFS 15-076659
GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING-RAINTREE
10600 block of Sumac Court, between August 27, 9:00PM, and August 30, 2015, 6:00AM,
someone entered the victims shed and stole a 2008 Suzuki multi-wheeled Quad Sport Z50, with
a yellow fairing, and valued at $500.00.
CFS 15-077883
GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING-SYLVANIA HEIGHTS
100 block of Mansfield Street, on August 30, 2015, between 6:23PM and 7:01PM, someone stole
the victims black drum fan, valued at $300.00, from the driveway of the residence, while the
victim left for a short time. Also missing two weeks ago from the shed is a Craftsman ratcheting
set of fourteen wrenches valued at $400.00, and a weed eater valued at $200.00.
CFS 15-077953

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GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING
Holiday Inn Express, 5422 Jefferson Davis Highway, on August 30, 2015; between 8:00PM and
9:00PM, someone stole a gray Apple IPhone 6, valued at $600.00, while the employee was
working at a table. The employee left the phone on the table for a few minutes to assist
customers at the counter and upon returning the phone was missing. Several persons were in
the lobby.
CFS 15-077999
GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING
Gabes, 3501 Plank Road, on August 29, 2015, between 6:39PM and 7:08PM, the victim placed a
black Apple IPhone 5, valued at $500.00, on a counter for a few minutes, and when the victim
returned the phone was not there.
CFS 15-077720
GRAND LARCENY FROM A BUILDING
Gander Mountain, 3708 Plank Road, on September 1, 2015, between 4:20PM and
5:08PM, a white male, 40s, thin, wearing a baseball cap, and blue jeans, entered, took over
$255.00 worth of clothing, and went to a fitting room. A short time later, he exited with a store
bag full of merchandise and headed for the exit. Staff members stopped the suspect and the
suspect left the bag and left the store. He boarded a silver car driven by a female, and left.
CFS 15-078537
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-LEES HILL~NORTH
4100 block of Amelia Drive, between August 26, 8:00PM, and August 27, 2015, 9:00AM,
unknown person(s) entered the victims two vehicles. The 2007 Ford F-350 was unlocked and a
mens black Nike wallet, valued at $20.00 was taken; it contained a drivers license, $60.00, and
a debit card. The Jeep Wrangler had a 2 dent on the hood. Damage value is $250.00, and
nothing appeared to be missing from the Jeep.
CFS 15-076845
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE
Popeyes Restaurant, 10717 Courthouse Road, on August 30, 2015, between 8:00AM and
7:52PM, someone entered the victims vehicle and stole a black clutch purse, valued at $150.00,
a Navy Federal Credit Union bank card and checks, personal identification documents, and
$400.00.
CFS 15-077957
GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE-THE VILLAGE AT TOWNE CENTRE
Steamers Seafood, #1 Towne Center Blvd, on August 29, 2015, between 7:20PM and 7:42PM,
someone stole two bayonets from an orange crate that was on the back seat of the victims
truck. Each bayonet is valued from $350.00 to $500.00.
CFS 15-077737
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GRAND LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE
Wawa Stations, 10630 Courthouse Road, on August 31, 2015, between 4:00PM and 10:35PM,
someone stole the victims Hi-Point, 9MM, semi-automatic hand gun from the interior of the
victims silver 2004 Nissan, and left a BB gun in its place. The victims firearm is valued at
$200.00.
CFS 15-078331
GRAND LARCENY OF AUTO PARTS
Radley Chevrolet, 3670 Jefferson Davis Highway, on August 27, 8:15PM and August 28, 2015
6:00AM, someone entered the unlocked yard and stole four Mickey Thompson wheels, lug nuts,
and tires from a customers 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The stolen items are valued at $1,800.00.
CFS 15-077185
GRAND LARCENY OTHER
3000 block of Mine Road, between August 31, 4:00PM, and September 1, 2015, 8:30AM,
someone took an orange Stihl HT131 extendable Power Pruner that was sitting near the road,
near a pile of boards. The pruner is valued at $750.00.
CFS 15-078404
GRAND LARCENY OTHER-STONEYBROOKE
10600 block of Mockingbird Lane, on August 29, 2015, between 1:00PM and 2:45PM, someone
stole a blue Yamaha Banshee ATV 4-wheeler; the front is black, a silver frame, two large
headlights, and several stickers. It is valued at $2,500.00.
CFS 15-077700
PETIT LARCENY FROM AN AUTOMOBILE
5400 block of Plank Road, on August 29, 2015, at 1:28PM, someone stole 55 Suboxone tablets
from the center console of the vehicle when the vehicle was being towed from an accident
scene. The medication is valued at $100.00.
CFS 15-077615
PETIT LARCENY OF A BICYCLE-ROSELAND
100 block of Archer Street, between August 27, 12:01AM and August 29, 2015, 5:12PM,
someone stole the victims lavender 26 Huffy Cranbrook womens cruiser bicycle, valued at
$104.25, from the front yard of the residence. The bicycle is of a vintage style and has the large
triangular seat.
CFS 15-097683
PETIT LARCENY OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS-STONEYBROOKE
10700 block of Robin Lane, between August 31, 7:35PM, and September 1, 2015, 8:22PM,
unknown person stole the two license plates from the victims red 2001 Ford F-150 truck.
CFS 15-078598
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PETIT LARCENY OTHER
Fas-Mart Stations, 8520 Jefferson Davis Highway, on August 30, 2015, between 5:29PM and
6:01PM, the victim fueled the vehicle at pump #2. The victim believes that the wallet was left on
top of the fuel pump or at the inside counter. The wallet is of black leather and valued at
$10.00; the contents are miscellaneous papers and a social security card.
CFS 15-077938
FRAUD CREDIT CARDS
Food Mart, 10900 Courthouse Road, on August 26, 2015, between 2:00PM and 3:30PM, an
unknown person made two deductions using the victims debit card account number. Each
transaction was for $35.00.
CFS 15-076694
FRAUD CREDIT CARDS-OLDE GREENWICH
100 block of Olde Greenwich Drive, on September 1, 2015, between 1:44PM and 2:35PM,
someone used the company credit card account number online to purchase over $699.00. The
items were not delivered and were destined to an address in Alexandria, Virginia.
CFS 15-078478
VANDALISM
Chancellor High School, 6300 Harrison Road, on August 25, 2015, at 8:32PM, unknown person
threw an large amount of raw eggs at the victims vehicle while it was parked on the schools
parking lot.
CFS 15-076590
VANDALISM
Spotsylvania Church of Christ, 10609 Piedmont Drive, between August 28, 11:06PM and August
29, 2015, 1:00AM, Deputies responded and found a shed on fire and some property vandalized.
The following areas were spray painted. One side of a green Chevrolet van owned by the church,
an outside wall of the church, a small park bench, and some letters and graffiti were painted.
CFS 15-077455
VANDALISM-MILLGARDEN
2100 block of Kaiser Drive, between August 30, 9:00PM, and August 3, 2015, 8:30AM, someone
keyed the entire right side of the black 2002 Jaguar S-type, 4-door, costing $1,00.00 to repair,
and slashed the left front tire on the blue and gray 1995 Chevrolet pickup, costing $75.00 for a
tire.
CFS 15-078052

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VANDALISM-THE LAURELS
7900 block of Gold Leaf Circle, between August 28, 9:00PM, and August 29, 2015, 7:00AM,
Someone broke the rear window of the victims silver 2004 Hyundai 4-door hardtop, and the
front windshield of the red 2002 Hyundai 4-door. Property value is $200.00, and $250.00,
respectively.
CFS 15-077601
VANDALISM-ESTATES OF LEE JACKSON
8800 block of Boulevard of the Generals, on September 1, 2015, at between 3:30PM and
5:00PM, someone struck down the mail box and newspaper box off the white post. Property
value is $200.00.
CFS 15-078542

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