Crime & Safety
Tysons, McLean Crime: Illegal Swimming Leads to Drowning, Smash-and-Grab Robbery and Other Incidents
Recent incidents in and around the McLean Police District from the Fairfax County Police Department.
Note: Where an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The body of Vincent Crapps, 24, was found in the Potomac River on July 1, according to a Montgomery County Police Department statement. Crapps was diving off the cliffs on the Virginia side of the Potomac River near Great Falls Saturday when his friends noticed him go under the water and not resurface.Read more about the incident here.
It is illegal to swim in the Potomac River due to swift undercurrents. If you are caught swimming, you may receive a fine and community service. Also see: Potomac River: Placid Surface, Deadly Currents
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Burglary - A resident of the 3000 block of Rosemary Lane told police someone entered the home and stole jewelry. Forced entry was made through a window. The incident occurred on June 28.
Larcenies
2300 block of Cedar Lane, electric wiring from residence
1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, bags from business
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1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, cell phone from business
1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, shorts from business
1900 block of Chain Bridge Road, sunglasses from business
8600 block of Dellway Lane, cell phone and cash from business
2800 block of District Avenue, laptop computer from business
7400 block of Hallcrest Drive, GPS, change and purse from vehicle
2000 block of International Drive, merchandise from business
7700 block of Inversham Drive, bicycle from residence
6900 block of Jefferson Avenue, tools from vehicle
2900 block of Labella Walk, GPS and backpack from vehicle
8300 block of Leesburg Pike, cell phone from business
8500 block of Leesburg Pike, cell phone from business
1800 block of Massachusetts Avenue, bicycle from vehicle
8700 block of Old Dominion Drive, purse from vehicle
1600 block of Old Meadow Road, license plate from vehicle
1800 block of Old Meadow Road, wallets and keys from business
7800 block of Tysons Corner Center, merchandise from business
7900 block of Tysons Corner Center, wallet from business
8000 block of Tysons Corner, cell phone from business
8000 block of Tysons Corner, merchandise from business
8100 block of Tysons Corner, cell phone and wallet from business
Stolen Vehicle1900 block of Holly Ridge Drive, 2007 Honda
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