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Press Release

Fairfax County Police are investigating reports of 10 cars being stolen while their owners left them running in their driveways in the Lorton area off Silverbook Road.

The vehicles range in value from a 2004 Toyota Corolla worth about $8,000 to a 2012 Acura TL valued at around $50,000.

The first in the apparent series took place Jan. 18 and the most recent was last week. All of the crimes occurred as owners were “warming up” their vehicles between the hours of 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays.

Five of the 10 vehicles have not been recovered.

Police urge motorists not to leave their vehicles unattended while running, pay attention to their surroundings when getting into or out of their vehicles and remember that there may be people watching their actions.

These thefts are being investigated by the FCPD Auto Theft Squad and officers from the West Springfield Police District. Despite the increase in temperatures, many motorists may still be in the routine of warming up their cars and police urge vigilance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

By: Contributing Author

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