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06/28/2023 16:14

Subject: Surge of crime in Arlington

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What has become of this once great county? Look at this crime in just the past 3 days! Wild!!!

https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2023/Crime-Report-June-28-2023
https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2023/Crime-Report-June-27-2023
https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2023/Crime-Report-June-26-2023

ROBBERY, 2023-06260153, 1800 block of N. Lynn Street. At approximately 1:52 p.m. on June 26, police were dispatched to the report of disorderly conduct. Upon arrival, it was determined the victim was inside the business when he was approached by four suspects who made threatening statements and stole cash. Suspect One is described as a Black male with a thin build, approximately 5’8”-5’9”, 120 pounds, with dreadlocks wearing a black hoodie, blue jacket, black jeans and black shoes. Suspect Two is described as a Hispanic female with a medium build, approximately 5’5”-5’6, 130 pounds, wearing a yellow shirt and blue jeans. Suspect Three is described as a tall Black male. Suspect Four is described as an unknown race female. The investigation is ongoing.

BURGLARY, 2023-06270025, 2500 block of Military Road. At approximately 2:28 a.m. on June 27, police were dispatched to the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, it was determined the unknown suspect(s) gained entry into two of the victim’s vehicles, rummaged through the interiors and utilized a garage door opener to open the garage. No items were reported damaged or stolen from the garage or vehicles. Officers canvassed the area for the suspects yielding negative results. There is no suspect description(s). The investigation is ongoing.

LARCENY FROM AUTO/VEHICLE TAMPERING (Series) (Late), 2023-06260040/2023-06260075/2023-06260135/2023-06260177, 4400 block of 4th Street S./ 2500 block of S. Arlington Mill Drive/2100 block of S. Quebec Street/2800 block of S. Wakefield Street. At approximately 7:34 a.m. on June 26, police were dispatched to the late report of destruction of property. Upon arrival, it was determined between 12:00 p.m. on June 25 and 1:00 p.m. on June 26, the unknown suspect(s) stole the glass from the sideview mirrors of 14 vehicles and damaged the glass of the sideview mirrors of three vehicles in the area. No other items were reported damaged or stolen. There is no suspect description(s). The investigation is ongoing.

ROBBERY, 2023-06250053, N. Pershing Drive at N. Glebe Road. At approximately 2:52 a.m. on June 25, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim was approached by the female suspect who said she had a knife and stole cash from the victim. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a 25-35 year old Hispanic female, approximately 5'05"-5'08" tall, 150-170 lbs with long black hair. She was wearing black pants and a white shirt at the time of the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

CARJACKING, 2023-06250075, 15th Street S. at S. Eads Street. At approximately 5:42 a.m. on June 25, police were dispatched to the report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the male victim advised he parked his vehicle when the suspect vehicle pulled behind him. A suspect then entered the victim’s vehicle and drove away with the other suspect following in the suspect vehicle. The victim’s vehicle is described as a black 2013 Audi A6 with Virginia license plate TUF1264. The victim was evaluated on scene by medics. Suspect One is described as a Black male, 5’6” tall. Suspect Two is described as a Black male, 5’10” tall. The investigation is ongoing.

ASSAULT ON POLICE, 2023-06250225, 2600 block of Clarendon Boulevard. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on June 25, police were dispatched to the report of a dispute. The preliminary investigation indicates the male victim observed the suspect yelling at an individual inside a vehicle and banging on the vehicle’s window before the suspect entered the driver’s seat and turned the vehicle on. The victim was recording the incident with his cell phone when the suspect allegedly exited the vehicle, approached the victim and knocked his phone out of his hand. As the responding officer attempted to detain the suspect, he became combative and struggled with and assaulted the officer. Bystanders attempted to assist the officer as the suspect continued to struggle. With the assistance of additional arriving officers, the suspect was taken into custody. Ruben Gurdea, 26, of Annandale, VA was arrested and charged with Assault on Police, Assault and Battery, Driving under the Influence and Obstruction of Justice. He was held on a secure bond.