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Nov 01, 2023

D.C. Unveils Its Newest Solution To Car Theft: Apple AirTags

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new program that will give free tags to residents, making it easier to locate their cars if they’re stolen.

Oct 10, 2023

What Is Going On At The Columbia Heights CVS?

The reason for the now viral bare shelves is complicated, as is solving the problem.

Dec 24, 2019

Package Thefts In D.C. This Month Are On Pace To Double Last December’s Numbers

The Metropolitan Police Department has received 153 reports of package theft between December 1 and December 15, compared to 213 in all of November.

Sep 30, 2016

Teen Accused Of Stealing 65 Cent Milk Faces Larceny Charges In Virginia

The teen is speaking out against what he says is unfair treatment.

Jan 12, 2016

Data: MPD Has Already Reported More Sex Abuse, Robbery, Assault, And Theft Cases Than This Time Last Year

Metropolitan Police Department officers have logged 14 sex abuse offenses, compared to three such cases this time last year.

Dec 22, 2015

Secret Service Agent’s Gun, Badge, And More Stolen From His Car

The theft allegedly occurred in downtown D.C. mid-afternoon.

Nov 04, 2014

Laptops Containing Voter Information Stolen From Southeast Elementary School

But voter information was not compromised, D.C. Board of Elections says.

Apr 10, 2014

Italian Artist Has Gear Stolen From Columbia Heights Art Space After Show

After a show at The Dunes in Columbia Heights on Saturday, the lead singer of Italian electronic band JoyCut had backpack containing $7,500 worth of gear—including passports—stolen.

Oct 28, 2013

Photo: Parent Rightly Calls Pumpkin Thief ‘An A**hole’

“Thank you for the life lesson.”

Jul 01, 2013

Video: Alexandria Bike Thief Notices Security Camera, Continues Thieving

One Alexandria bike thief didn’t let a security camera get in the way of his thieving Saturday.

 
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