Breach of trust - Alexandria Times

4 | January 12, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMESCRIMETake that, flowersAn 1100 block King St.homeowner discovered a vandalhad damaged a pair offlowerpots left outside duringthe New Year’s weekend’srevelries, city police say.The resident discoveredthe broken pots at 10:01 a.m.January 2, according to policereports. Authorities describethe pots as big in size.They are not sure how thevandal managed to break thejardinieres, said Ashley Hildebrandt,department spokeswoman.There were no similarincidents in the nearbyvicinity during that same period.Police do not know what– if anything – was inside thecontainers. They did not havePOLICE BEATThe following is a selection of incidentsreported by the Alexandria PoliceDepartment. For a full crime blotter,log on to www.crimereports.com.January 8ASSAULT400 block Laverne Ave.3:43 p.m.Assault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.2300 block Mill Road1:14 p.m.Assault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.600 block N. Howard St.11:49 a.m.Assault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.BREAKING AND ENTERING100 block Ellsworth St.6:37 a.m.No further information.LARCENY5700 block Duke St.an estimated cost for the damages.No witnesses have steppedforward, Hildebrandt said, andpolice do not have a descriptionof the suspect.The anti-holidayspiritAlexandria police say athief made off with a pair ofgifts left overnight in an unlockedvehicle parked on the500 block of Canterbury Laneon January 2.The vehicle was in a drivewaywhen the thief struck,said Ashley Hildebrandt, departmentspokeswoman. Thevictim reported the larceny at10:24 a.m. January 3.Authorities do not knowhow long the vehicle was left4:39 p.m.No further information.January 7ASSAULT900 block N. Alfred St.11:03 p.m.No further information.6000 block Edsall Road3:53 a.m.Assault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.LARCENY800 block Franklin St.10:27 p.m.No further information.LIQUOR2400 block Jefferson Davis Highway2:51 a.m.Suspect was charged with illegalpossession of alcohol.January 6ASSAULT100 block Wesmond Drive11:29 p.m.unlocked but urge residentsto secure their vehicles at alltimes and remove all personalproperty and valuables whennot inside.There was no damage tothe vehicle, and police donot know of any other similarincidents in the immediateneighborhood at the time, Hildebrandtsaid. There were noknown witnesses and policedo not have descriptions of thesuspect, she said.Vandals strikeNotabene DrivevehicleVandals smashed the backseat window of a vehicleparked on the 600 block ofNotabene Drive earlier thismonth, though city policeAssault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.600 block Four Mile Road2:43 p.m.No further information.200 block S. Reynolds St.12:52 a.m.Assault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.LARCENY100 block N. Union St.1:26 p.m.Unknown suspects entered victim’sshop by unknown means and stoleher purse and contents when sheleft the shop to purchase a cup ofcoffee.3000 block Duke St.8:02 p.m.Shoplifting offense occurred at thislocation.5900 block Duke St.4:02 p.m.Shoplifting offense occurred at thislocation.DRUGS1000 block Colonial Ave.don’t know exactly when thecrime occurred.The vehicle’s owner reportedthe broken driver’s sidewindow at 2:01 p.m. January3. There were no witnesses,said Ashley Hildebrandt, departmentspokeswoman.Police did not specifywhether the car was locatedin a parking lot, garage, on thestreet or in a driveway whenthe vandals struck.No arrests have been madein connection with the vandalism,Hildebrandt said, thoughpolice are investigating the incident.‘Crime ofopportunity’The theft of a backpack unwittinglyleft on the porch of a9:04 p.m.Suspect was charged withpossession of marijuana.January 5ASSAULT100 block Lynhaven Drive4:20 p.m.Assault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.Cameron Station Boulevard andDuke Street5:25 p.m.Assault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.ROBBERY500 block E. Braddock Road8:49 p.m.No further information.3900 block Bruce St.11:05 p.m.No further information.BREAKING AND ENTERING5400 block Bradford Court6 p.m.Victim reported unknown suspects4500 block Duke St. restaurantlate last month likely was a“crime of opportunity,” Alexandriapolice say.The victim forgot the backpackon the restaurant’s porchDecember 23, said Ashley Hildebrandt,police departmentspokeswoman. Local authoritiesbelieve a thief or thievesmade off with the bag betweenthen and December 26.The victim alerted authoritiesto the theft at 12:48 p.m.January 3, according to policereports.There are no known witnessesand authorities donot have a description of thethieves, Hildebrandt said. Theincident remains under investigation.- Derrick Perkinsentered his apartment throughthe open door while he was in thebedroom and stole a Nook reader,a camcorder, a digital camera, andhouse and car keys.LARCENY400 block Earl St.7:22 p.m.No further information.3100 block Jefferson Davis Highway8:03 p.m.Shoplifting offense occurred at thislocation.January 4ASSAULT300 block S. Van Dorn St.10:18 p.m.Assault occurred between two ormore people who had a prior relationshipor were known to each other.ROBBERY1200 block Braddock Place6:46 p.m.Victim reported two unknown subjectsattempted to steal the purseshe was carrying while walking fromthe Metro at this location.Damiani & Damiani, pcattorneys and counselors at law604 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314703.548.1800Fax: 703.548.1831Email: david@damianilaw.comSince 1997, Damiani & Damiani, P.C. has concentrated on providingits clients with excellent legal representation. 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