The Blotter

Published December 27, 2009 5:00am ET



Snow job

At least one enterprising Virginian has not let the snow get him down: Fairfax County police have warned the public to lock their doors when shoveling because a thief has been helping himself to credit cards while homeowners were out in the snow.

In two separate incidents over a month, women reported having their credit cards swiped while they were out doing yard work or shoveling snow. Both women had left their homes unlocked.

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