Robberies in the Metro transit system are increasing and are on track to jump 24 percent by the end of the year if the current pace continues, according to Transit Police statistics...
In Prince George's County, several police agencies, including Metro Transit Police, began high-visibility patrols in April using uniformed officers at stations, on trains and in surrounding parking lots and parks, Asato said. ...
At stations in surrounding jurisdictions, the biggest problems occur in the parking lots. In Prince George's, there were 36 vehicle crimes reported at the Southern Avenue station through April 30, 35 at New Carrollton and 22 at Suitland. In Virginia, there were 10 vehicle crimes reported at the Huntington Station during the same period, four at West Falls Church and two at Vienna.
Robberies in Metro System Increasing, on Track to Jump 24 Percent by Year's End - washingtonpost.com
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