http://www.delraycitizen.org/ This RSS feed was generated out of the newsdatabase of Del Ray website. http://www.delraycitizen.org/default.php On Saturday, February 5th from 9:00-12:30, attend the first Eco-City Alexandria Green Building Workshop to learn do-it-yourself improvements that save energy and increase comfort for your home, apartment or small business. Workshop will be held at the Sister Cities Conference, Rm 1101 in City Hall. A raffle for an energy efficient door prize will occur at the end of the workshop. For more information, call the Office of Environmental Quality at 703.746.4065 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/Eco-City. RSVP: erica.bannerman@alexandriava.gov http://www.delraycitizen.org/default.php The Alexandria Police Department has seen an increase in residential burglaries and larcenies from autos over the last month, especially in the Del Ray section of the City. The residential burglaries have occurred during the daytime hours, usually between 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The suspect(s) have been using force to gain entry into rear or side doors. Laptops, jewelry, televisions and cash are the items mostly targeted. All but one of the homes was unoccupied at the time of the burglaries. In that case, a resident in the 200 block of W. Windsor Avenue was in an upstairs office when she heard a banging on a door downstairs. When she went to investigate the noise, she came face to face with the suspect who then ran out a rear door. The victim was not injured and nothing was taken from the residence. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately five feet six inches tall, weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a puffy jacket with a hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans. Between January 9 and January 11, there were also six larcenies from autos in the Del Ray area of the City. All of the vehicles were left unlocked and most were parked in the victim's driveway. The suspect(s) took loose coins from the interior of the vehicles. To decrease the chances of becoming a victim of a larceny from your automobile, the police department reminds everyone to remove all valuable items from the vehicle and lock all doors and windows, even when parked in your own driveway. Also, when leaving a residence for any period of time, lock all doors and windows and set the alarm if one is available. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or suspicious persons by calling the Police Department at 703.838.4444. Incorporating any or all of these suggestions will help deter thefts and decrease your chances of becoming a victim. For further information, contact the Media Services Unit at 703.838.4636. Jody D. Donaldson Commander, Media Services Unit Alexandria Police Department 2003 Mill Road Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Office: 703-838-4636 Mobile: 703-801-7531 Fax: 703-549-7160 Email: jody.donaldson@alexandriava.gov Information also available at Crimereports.com (Suggest pasting 2200 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 into the address block to center the map on Del Ray) http://www.delraycitizen.org/default.php Del Ray's Pat Miller was chosen as the 2010 Alexandrian of the year by the AlexandriaNews.org. There is an excellent article at this link. It would be hard to find a more deserving person. Congratulations Pat!