Police arrest two men for stealing gaming machines from 7-Elevens
Fairfax County Police arrested two Maryland men in connection with a series of gaming machine thefts from local convenience stores.
There were six incidents involving gaming machine thefts at 7-Eleven stores in the past few weeks, including two in Lincolnia on Jan. 12 and 21 and one in the Ravensworth Shopping Center on Dec. 29.
On Jan. 24, shortly before 9 p.m., an employee called the police at a 7-Eleven on Frye Road in Mount Vernon to report two men stole a gaming machine and loaded it onto a truck.
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Officers searched the area and found a truck matching the description near a 7-Eleven on Russell Road in Mount Vernon. There were gaming machine parts in full view in the truck bed.
The driver, Leonard Jones, 59, and passenger, Terrell Hardy, 35, matched the description from a security camera at the Frye Road 7-Eleven.
Jones was charged with grand larceny, possession of burglarious tools, two counts of destruction of property, and petit larceny. Hardy was charged with grand larceny, destruction of property, and simple assault.
Both men were taken into custody without incident. Additional charges are possible, as detectives review evidence from the previous thefts.
5 responses to “Police arrest two men for stealing gaming machines from 7-Elevens”
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I was in a local 7-11 when the young one came in (with an hat on) and told the cashier “I’m here to work on your machines.”
The cashier said ok, didn’t think much of it. I bought my stuff and left, and don’t see that 7-11 on the list that had machines stolen. Though, this 7-11 has been robbed and vandalized relentlessly and has homeless people out front harassing customers. These convenience stores are going to start closing like Walgreens in California because the police are never around, the stores can’t afford armed guards, and penalties are very light.
You’re called a witness to crimes, please share that directly with law enforcement. Thanks.
Disagree. No one cares. I witness crimes all the time; no one cares. Police don’t care anymore. Citizens and non-citizens don’t care anymore. Reap what you sow.
Maryland’s best ! Why did they choose this area rather than some place in Maryland or DC? What attracts criminals into our community? Is it all the outward signs of wealth like well maintained roads, businesses, etc? In Annandale? Guess again – it’s lack of police, lack of code enforcement, familiarity w the area from visiting other criminals and family members.
It’s because they can get away. It is amazing our police cannt chase cars that speed away.