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Authorities are investigating a case of exposure and a burglary in Sterling, according to a daily report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Exposure: Deputies responded to the 46300 block of Potomac Run Plaza in Sterling between 2:30 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. on Thursday for a report of a person exposing himself inside a store. The subject left the area. Deputies found a man based on a witness description of the suspect and the suspect vehicle. Bernard M. Williams, 28, or Sterling, was charged with exposure.

Burglary/Larceny: Deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a home in the 43280 block of Atherton Street in Ashburn between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Friday. Items removed from the home included two televisions, a video game system and video games.

Authorities are investigating a case of grand larceny in Sterling and several thefts from vehicles, according to reports from the Loudoun County Sheriff's office.

Burglary: A safe was stolen from the Prime Mart convenience store in the 45660 block of West Church Road in Sterling between 9:30 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 a.m. Monday. An attempt was also made to gain entry into an ATM machines, but it was unsuccessful.

Larceny: Someone entered an unsecured vehicle in the 20040 block of Alexandras Grove Drive in Ashburn between noon Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday and took a wallet and its contents.

Larceny: A GPS and an MP3 player were stolen from a vehicle in the 43430 block of Turnberry Isle Court in Leesburg sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Monday.

Grand Larceny: Five company work vans in the 45710 block of Overbrook Court in Sterling were broken into between 4 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. Monday. Numerous tools, including nailers, sanders, saws and drills. All five vehicles had their windows damaged to gain entry. The total damages were estimated at over $9,000.

Larceny from a Vehicle: A GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle in the 40740 block of Beechnut Road in Leesburg between 4 and 4:10 a.m. Tuesday.

Larceny: Someone entered an open garage in the 21880 block of Crescent Park Square in Ashburn between 7:30 p.m. Sunday and 9:15 a.m. Tuesday and took clothing, cash and golf clubs.

Larceny: Money was removed from an unsecured vehicle in the 43240 block of Katie Leigh Court in Ashburn between midnight and 5:45 a.m. on Monday.

Suspicious Event: A resident in the 17300 block of Cedar Bluff Court in Round Hill discovered a ground floor window had been tampered with and the window was partially open. There is no evidence that entry was gained and nothing was reported missing. The incident occurred between 6 p.m. Sunday and 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Destruction of Property: Someone spray-painted possibly gang-related graffiti on a bridge in the 500 block of West Poplar Drive in Sterling around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Authorities are investigating a stabbing in Sterling, several assaults and suspicious events. These incidents were reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office between Monday, Nov. 9, and Monday, Nov. 16.

Larceny: Someone entered a vehicle in the 25010 block of White Sands Drive in Chantilly and removed a GPS unit between 5 p.m. Monday and 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Suspicious Event: Someone was sitting in their vehicle in the area of Riverside Parkway and Broadview Drive in Ashburn shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday when a person tried to open their car door. The subject was apparently unaware that the car was occupied. The person in the car startled the intruder who fled in an unknown vehicle.

Suspicious Event: A woman reported coming across someone while she was out for a walk in the 22720 block of Oatlands Grove Place in Ashburn shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. When she returned home she believed that the person had been following her. There was no physical or verbal contact made by the subject.

Larceny: Two bicycles were stolen from the inside of a garage in the 40430 block of Milford Drive in Ashburn that was left open. The incident occurred between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

Larceny: Copper piping was stolen from a construction site in the 43900 block of Devin Shafron Drive in Ashburn sometime between 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Larceny: Someone entered a vehicle in the 22900 block of Regent Terrace in Sterling and took a wallet and its contents between 9:45 p.m. Tuesday and 7:50 a.m. Wednesday. A GPS was also reported missing, though it may have been taken in a separate incident that was unreported.

Assault: A 30-year-old woman was walking her dog on a path around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the 260 block of West Meadowland Lane in Sterling when she was grabbed from behind. She fell to the ground and was assaulted. She told authorities there were three subjects involved; a woman and two men. There was a short delay prior to the incident being reported.

Destruction of Property: A deputy was on patrol in the area of Conoy Court in Sterling between the hours of 11 p.m. Wednesday and 2:21 a.m. Tuesday when he saw a vehicle with a damaged driver's side window. After locating the owner it was determined that someone damaged the window in an attempt to gain entry. Nothing was reported missing.

Burglary: Unknown subjects entered the Prime Mart convenience store in the 45660 block of Church Road in Sterling and took a cash register containing cash. A door was damaged to gain entry. The incident occurred between 10 p.m. Thursday and 7:40 a.m. Friday.

Larceny: Someone removed a package that was delivered to a home in the 42590 block of Hollyshock Terrace in Ashburn between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Burglary: Someone entered an apartment in the 17400 block of Hamilton Station Road in Hamilton between 5:30 and 11 p.m. Friday and took a jar containing coins.

Tampering with a Vehicle/Larceny: A car stereo was stolen from an unsecured vehicle in the 43170 block of Buttermere Terrace in Ashburn between 6 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. Thursday.

Burglary: A firearm, video game system, MP3 player, a television and a safe were stolen from an apartment in the 46770 block of Melrose Court in Sterling. The incident occurred between 4 and 6 p.m. Friday.

Burglary: A resident in the 43470 block of Firestone Place in Leesburg found two juveniles in the garage shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday. The juveniles were described as two white males. They fled into a vehicle towards Olympic Boulevard. One of the suspects was identified and petitions are pending.

Stabbing: Deputies responded to a report of a stabbing that occurred inside Ned Devines in the 21800 block of Towncenter Plaza in Sterling at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. The victim, a 39-year-old Herndon man, said he was on the dance floor when he confronted a man who allegedly touched his girlfriend. An altercation ensued and the victim was stabbed. The victim was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital where he is expected to fully recover. The suspect was described as a Black man, 5-feet-7-inches tall with a thin build.

Larceny from Vehicle: Someone entered a vehicle in the 19170 block of Sweig Terrace in Leesburg between 5 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday and removed computer equipment.

Larceny: Someone entered three vehicles in the 18310 block of Buccaneer Terrace in Leesburg and removed sunglasses, three GPS units and cash. The incidents occurred between midnight and 8 a.m. Sunday.

Assault/Attempted Robbery: A 25-year-old Herndon man was walking in the 46970 block of Community Plaza in Sterling sometime between midnight and 1 a.m. Sunday when he was approached by several people. He was assaulted and one person attempted to go through his pockets. Nothing was taken. Due to the victim's state of intoxication deputies will attempt to re-interview the victim to determine where the incident occurred and other details.

Burglary/Larceny: A television was stolen from a home in the 21260 block of Thatcher Terrace in Ashburn. The incident occurred between 2 p.m. and 11:37 p.m. Sunday. There were no signs of forced entry.

Burglary: Two cash registers were stolen from the Deli-O Chevron in the 43080 block of John Mosby Highway in the Chantilly area around 2:15 a.m. on Monday. A door was damaged to gain entry.

Burglary: Someone entered the Hamilton C Store in the 38990 block of East Colonial Highway in Hamilton around 4:44 a.m. on Monday by damaging a door.

Authorities are investigating damage to a playground in Sterling and the robbery of household appliances from a home in Lovettsville, according to a daily report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Auto Theft: Someone removed a trailer and a Bobcat from a construction site in the 23670 block of Overland Drive in Sterling between 5 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Monday.

Burglary: Appliances were stolen from an unoccupied home in the 11690 block of Dutchmans Creek Road in Lovettsville, including a washing machine. Other items taken included a wood stove, a toilet, medicine cabinet, light fixtures, and a sewage pump. The incident occurred between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Larceny: Two chainsaws were stolen from a shed located on the property of a home in the 15860 block of Mountain Orchard Lane in Round Hill between noon on Oct. 31 and noon on Sunday.

Destruction of Property: Someone damaged playground equipment in the area of Freeport Way and Stukely Drive in Sterling between 4 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Monday.

Authorities are investigating a suspicious event in Sterling along with a burglary in South Riding, according to a daily report from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

Larceny from a Vehicle: Someone entered a vehicle in the 18200 block of Cypress Point Terrace in Leesburg between 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday and removed a GPS unit. The vehicle was unsecured.

Larceny from a Vehicle: A GPS unit was stolen from an unsecured vehicle in the 43480 block of Millwright Terrace in Leesburg between 10 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Sobriety Checkpoint: During a sobriety checkpoint held between 10 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday at Riverside Parkway and McDowell Square in Leesburg, one person was charged with DUI. Of the 132 cars that passed through the checkpoint, 10 were screened and six were charged with miscellaneous traffic infractions.

Burglary: Someone entered a business in the 42460 block of John Mosby Highway in South Riding through a bay door and damaged a vending machine. The incident occurred between 6 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Sunday.

Suspicious Event: A deputy was searching for a missing juvenile in the area of Persimmon Lane and McPhearson Circle in Sterling shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday when he found a large green ammo box. The Loudoun County Bomb Squad was called to the scene, but the item was found to be part of an Internet-based game called Geocatching. The missing juvenile was also located safe and sound.

Authorities are investigating an assault in Ashburn and several cases of larceny, according to a daily report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Larceny/Destruction of Property: Someone entered a vehicle in the 43600 block of Trade Center Place in Sterling between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Friday and took a laptop. A rear driver's side window was damaged to gain entry.

Burglary: A bicycle was stolen from inside a home in the 22700 block of Mountville Woods Drive in Ashburn between 4:58 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Friday. Items inside the home had also been moved.

Larceny: A Halloween decoration was taken from a home in the 20540 block of Blue Heron Terrace in Sterling between 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday.

Larceny: A leaf blower was taken from a residence in the 380 block of East Colonial Highway in Hamilton between 7 p.m. Thursday and 7 p.m. Saturday.

Robbery/Assault: A 17-year-old was walking in the area of Wintergrove Drive in Ashburn around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when he was approached by a silver passenger car. Two people got out of the car and demanded the victim's backpack. One of the suspects then struck the 17-year-old. The suspects were described as two Middle Eastern men. One was described as 160 pounds with a black mohawk. The second suspect was said to be 180 pounds with short black hair. They were both wearing dark clothing.

Burglary: A computer was taken from an apartment in the 44490 block of Whiteford Square in Ashburn sometime between midnight Tuesday and 7 p.m. Sunday.

Prowler: A resident in the 100 block of Baker Lane in Sterling reported seeing someone standing outside of their home around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. The resident yelled at the person and they fled the area.

Authorities are investigating an incident of exposure along with several cases of thefts of Halloween decorations, according to a daily report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Larceny: Two vehicles in the 21540 block of Sheffield Court in Ashburn were entered between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday. In one vehicle several CDs were taken. The second one was rummaged through.

Exposure: A man was reported to be exposing himself while sitting in his vehicle in parking lot in the 42380 block of Ryan Road in Ashburn. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Larceny: Someone removed a Halloween decoration from the front yard of a home in the 22570 block of Forest Manor Drive in Ashburn between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Larceny: Someone removed Halloween decorations from the front yard of a home in the 20010 block of Belmont Station Drive in Ashburn between 9 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Grand Larceny/Destruction of Property: Numerous tools, including drills, sanders and saws, were stolen out of a vehicle in the 220 block of Sugarland Run Drive in Sterling between 11 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday. A door lock was damaged to gain entry.

Larceny: Halloween decorations were stolen from the front yard of a home in the 21370 block of Sturman Place in Ashburn around 6:42 p.m. on Wednesday.

Now that the pumpkins are carved and costume-clad bodies are ready to roam; Halloween is officially set to begin. With this in mind, Loudoun County Sheriff Steve Simpson has announced several safety tips that children and parents should keep in mind to ensure that this will be a safe, happy holiday for everyone:

• Wear light-colored clothing that’s short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape to the sides, front and back of costume
• Make sure children can see well through face masks, or use cosmetics to create fun and scary faces
• Adults should accompany young children
• Carry a Flashlight
• Stay within the neighborhood and only visit homes you know
• Watch for traffic
• Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy
• Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it
• Keep costumed children away from pets. The pet may not recognize the children and become frightened
• Avoid hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords. Substitute with foam rubber which is soft and flexible

As the weekend approaches the Sheriff’s Office is also reminding residents that if you are going to an adult Halloween party you need to plan ahead. Loudouners are advised to call a cab or use a designated driver if you will be drinking.

Authorities are investigating a stabbing and attempted robbery in Sterling and a case of assault and auto theft, according to a daily report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Larceny: A wallet and its contents were stolen from a vehicle in the 43840 block of Stony Brook Square in Leesburg sometime between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday.

Destruction of Property/Attempted Burglary: Someone tried to enter the UPS store in the 44050 block of Ashburn Shopping Plaza in Ashburn around 8 a.m. Friday. No entry was gained.

Burglary: Someone entered the UPS store in the 44050 block of Ashburn Shopping Plaza in Ashburn shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday and removed cash from the registers. Three packages were also reported missing.

Auto Theft: A 2008 red Honda Fit was stolen from the 43090 block of Peacock Market Plaza in the Chantilly area around 10 p.m. Friday.

Burglary: A ring, along with a sword and its sheath, were stolen from the 43900 block of Eagle Harbor Terrace in Ashburn around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday.

Suspicious Event: A resident in the 25020 block of Justice Drive in South Riding reported that they heard someone enter their home through a front door around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. When they called out they said they heard footsteps. There were no signs of forced entry and it is possible that the door was left unlocked.

Assault: A person was assaulted at a party in the 500 block of North Sterling Boulevard in Sterling around 4 a.m. Sunday. The victim declined to prosecute.

Destruction of Property: Someone threw a rock at a window of a home in the 16500 block of Swanbourne Drive in Hamilton causing damage. The incident occurred between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Saturday.

Destruction of Property: The window of a home in the 100 block of West Amhurst Place in Sterling was damaged between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Malicious Wounding/Attempted Robbery: Deputies responded to the 20 block of Sugarland Square Court in Sterling around 7 p.m. on Sunday to a report of someone suffering from stab wounds. The victim told authorities that he was riding his bike in the area when he was approached by someone who demanded cash. The victim refused and was stabbed by the suspect, who was described as a tall, Black man, wearing a black T-shirt, gray hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The area was searched by multiple patrol units, including a K-9 unit. No suspect matching the description was found. The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

Authorities are investigating several bicycle thefts in the Ashburn area, according to a daily report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Larceny: A bicycle was stolen from the outside of a home ni teh 20000 block of Timber Ridge Terrace in Ashburn around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday.

Larceny: Two bicycles were stolen from outside a home in the 21000 block of Timber Ridge Terrace in Ashburn between midnight and 8 p.m. Wednesday.