Leesburg Police Investigate Multiple Auto Tampering Incidents

The Leesburg Police Department Communications Center received numerous complaints on April 21 for a total of 17 tampering with auto and or "theft of motor vehicle parts."

During the evening hours of April 20 and into the early morning of April 21, an unknown suspect or suspects, damaged and or stole the manufacturer emblems from multiple cars in the southeast area of the town. Officers responded to the following areas to meet with victims:

• The 100 and 200 block of Shirley Square, SE
• The 100 block of Burnell Place, SE
• The 100 block of Cagney Terrace, SE 
• The 200 block of Park Gate Drive, SE.

Officers investigating one incident in the 200 block of Park Gate Drive, SE did recover one emblem.    

Investigating officers spoke with one person who saw three male subjects running from the area of Carney Terrace, SE, in the early morning hours of 4-21-2012, who may have been involved.   

They were reported to have appeared to be in their teens. One was described as having a “husky” build. They could not provide any other descriptors of the persons they saw running from the area.

This is an active case and the Leesburg Police Department is asking if anyone knows anything about these incidents to contact the Leesburg Police Department.   

If you can help us solve this rash of crimes, contact the department at 703-771-4500 or if you wish to remain anonymous, the Leesburg Crime Line can be used by calling 703-443-TIPS. (8477)

Citizens are reminded to call the police should you observe suspicious activity in your community. Calls made to the police in a timely manner can help us solve crimes faster and even prevent future crimes. See something, say something.