Shattered glass, busted display cases, and a shaken block of Langston Boulevard were what remained Friday afternoon after several people forced their way through a storefront window at a jewelry shop and grabbed multiple pieces of jewelry. Witnesses described a group in dark hoodies and face coverings smashing cases, scooping up merchandise, and sprinting to a waiting vehicle. One person in the group reportedly brandished what appeared to be a firearm, though officers said no one was hurt. The break-in happened in the 5100 block of Langston Boulevard in Arlington.
Arlington County police say officers got to the scene around 2 p.m., found damaged display cases, and confirmed that several pieces of jewelry had been taken. Officials told reporters the suspects took off in a black sedan and were last seen wearing dark face coverings and hoodies. The department says the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, according to WJLA.
Langston Boulevard Has Seen Other Break-Ins
This stretch of Langston Boulevard has not exactly had a quiet year. ARLnow reported that Bill’s Ace Hardware and a neighboring business were hit in overnight break-ins in January, adding to concern from residents and merchants about property-targeted incidents along the corridor.
Police Request Tips
Arlington County police say they are reviewing video and following up on witness tips and are asking anyone with information to get in touch with the department. The crime report and media pages list contact details for ACPD’s Media Relations office and tip lines on the Arlington County website, and those reports are available on the county site.
No arrests have been announced and the full value of the missing items has not been released, authorities said, according to WJLA. Investigators are asking anyone with surveillance footage or other information from the 5100 block of Langston Boulevard on Friday afternoon to contact police as the search for the suspects continues.
