The state's largest commuter lot has become a popular target. Tire thieves hit the space a few times last year, which led to increased security measures.
On Thursday night, Prince William County Police said multiple vehicles were targeted at the Horner Road Commuter Lot. Several motorists returned to the lot and found their cars on blocks.
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Tire thieves hit the commuter lot in May, September and October 2015. Police ramped up patrols and added temporary security cameras to the lot.
(Courtesy of Publix Towing)
Courtesy of Publix Towing
Patrols are being stepped up once again, said Officer Nathan Probus, a Prince William County Police spokesman. He said police can only do so much, and that the idea of re-installing temporary cameras will be discussed. The Virginia Department of Transportation owns the lot. Virginia State Police officers patrol the area. There鈥檚 no word on whether the state police department will increase patrols.
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WASHINGTON — You鈥檝e worked a full day and you鈥檙e almost home. You get to your car in the commuter lot, only to find your tires have been stolen.
That鈥檚 the problem plaguing the in Woodbridge, Virginia, the state鈥檚 largest commuter lot with 2,300 spaces. It鈥檚 located right off I-95, which apparently is an attractive location for the tire thieves.
On Thursday night, Prince William County Police said multiple vehicles were targeted; several motorists returned to the lot and found their cars on blocks.
Tire thieves in May, September and October 2015. Police ramped up patrols and added temporary security cameras to the lot.
Patrols are being stepped up once again, said Officer Nathan Probus, a Prince William County Police spokesman. He said police can only do so much, and that the idea of re-installing temporary cameras will be discussed.
The Virginia Department of Transportation owns the lot. Virginia State Police officers patrol the area. There鈥檚 no word on whether the state police department will increase patrols.
