Metro Transit Police say they are well aware of the uptick in thefts of electronic devices like iPods and smart phones on the Metrorail system. Reports of such robberies went way up in 2009, with 894, compared to 581 in 2008. This year, there were 122 reported robberies on the Metro system in January alone. In an effort to stem the tide of robberies, transit police have released an online video and a list of…

Couple of headlines on local crime trends from the broadcast outlets worth looking at today. First up is WRC/NBC4’s story from last night on snatch ‘n’ grab robberies on Metro, but given that “special” NBCWashington.com treatment this morning by calling it, “Metro Opens Doors … For Robbers.” Scared yet? Of course you are, but don’t worry, the story is really about how robbers are targeting Metro commuters to make quick grabs for purses, cell…