West Springfield Police Activity Report

The police advise residents that theft from vehicles continues to be a concern in the area.  Citizens can help reduce these crimes with a few easy steps:

• Remove electronic devices, purses/wallets, money and other personal items from your vehicle.
• Store power cords and the "sticky cups" which hold antennas out-of-sight.
• Always lock your vehicle's doors.

These are the crimes listed in the Jan. 6 activity report.

ROBBERY
Three men robbed a 30-year-old man at gunpoint in the 4900 block of Americana Drive around 8 p.m. on Friday, December 30. One of the suspects was apprehended; Kelvin Darnell Mercer, 20, of 7509 Little River Turnpike #3 in Annandale, was taken to jail and charged with robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The victim was not injured.

LARCENIES
6000 block of Burke Commons Road - Video games stolen from business

8900 block of Burke Lake Road - iPod stolen from business

6700 block of Grey Fox Drive - Inflatable Christmas decoration stolen from residence

8200 block of Gunston Corner Lane - Cigarettes stolen from business

9100 Huber Court - Laptop computer stolen from vehicle

6500 block of Legendgate Place - Jewelry and box stolen from residence

6100 block of Rolling Road - BlackBerry stolen from residence

7800 block of Rolling View Lane - Purse stolen from vehicle

10700 block of Timberidge Road - Jewelry stolen from residence

VEHICLE THEFTS
8500 Groveland Drive - 1996 Plymouth Voyager

4700 Randolph Court - 2003 Chevrolet

Fairfax County police urge residents to report suspicious behavior by calling the non-emergency number at 703-691-2131, or 911, if appropriate.