Larceny Spree Targets Vehicles in Loudoun Valley Estates

After a series of reports of items taken from cars, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to lock their vehicle doors and take all values out.  An open garage also was hit.

Monday and Tuesday evenings, April 18-19, at least one person entered five vehicles without permission in the Loudoun Valley Estates community. Four cases resulted in damaged windows.

Items taken include credit cards, cash and GPS units. The thefts occurred in the 43500 block of Lucketts Bridge Circle, the 22600 block of Leithtown Mill Court, the 43400 block of Wheatlands Chase Court, the 22700 block of Oatlands Grove Place and the 22600 block of Taylorstown Hunt Court.

Someone entered an open garage on Oatlands Grove Place and removed two bicycles, which were later found abandoned on Howardsville Woods Court.

“Theft from a vehicle is often a crime of opportunity,” Sheriff Steve Simpson said in a press release. “You will greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim by removing or concealing high-dollar items and locking your vehicle.”

Residents are reminded to park in well-lit areas or in a garage, to activate alarm systems or use anti-theft devices, and immediately report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Investigator M. Hall, of the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Unit, at 703-777-0475. If the caller wishes to remain anonymous they are asked to contact Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919. If the information leads to an arrest and indictment, the caller could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.