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Fleeing Shoplifter Pushes Cop Before Off-Duty Officer Intervenes In Arlington: Police Fleeing Shoplifter Pushes Cop Before Off-Duty Officer Intervenes In Arlington: Police
Fleeing Shoplifter Pushes Cop Before Off-Duty Officer Intervenes In Arlington: Police A fleeing shoplifter didn't get too far in Arlington, police said. Marcus Bailey, 31, had allegedly taken merchandise from a store on S. Hayes Street around 1:40 p.m. Saturday, March 9, bringing police to the scene.  A responding officer found him near 15th Street S. and S. Fern Street and attempted to detain him. Bailey resisted arrest, pushed the officer away and tried to strike the officer, police said. That's when an off-duty officer who was driving in the area saw the struggle and got out of his vehicle to assist in taking the suspect into custody. Bailey sustained minor injurie…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Burglars Take Off With Entire Safe, Cash From Arlington County Business: Police Burglars Take Off With Entire Safe, Cash From Arlington County Business: Police
Burglars Take Off With Entire Safe, Cash From Arlington County Business: Police Thieves in Arlington skipped the safe-cracking tricks robbers in movies use. They just stole it.  A business in the 1400 block of S. Fern Street told Arlington County police that robbers smashed in the store's glass door around 1 a.m. and stole several cash register tills and a safe, a police report said. Police did not name the business in the report or how much was taken.  Police said two people were involved in the break-in.   Anyone with any information should contact the Arlington County Police Department at (703) 558-2222. You can leave an anonymous tip by ca…

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by Josh Lanier