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Posted at 09:16 AM ET, 06/21/2011

Thief thwarts planned tribute to soldiers’ sacrifice


(Courtesy of the Fairfax County police.)
Adorned with images of Purple Hearts, a soldier’s purple Harley was to be a unique rolling tribute to those who have been wounded or killed in the nation’s service. But a thief has put those plans on hold.

Fairfax County police said the hog was stolen from a parking garage in the 5500 block of Seminary Road in the Alexandria part of the county on Thursday. A thief hopped on the bike and rode it away shortly after 2 p.m.

The U.S. Army soldier who was planning to create the decorative
A surveillance camera captured the alleged thief riding away on the motorcycle. (Courtesy of the Fairfax County police.)
memorial was “devastated by the theft,” police said. According to detectives, Harley Davidson motorcycles are rarely stolen in Fairfax County.

Police said they believe local residents may have heard the thief pull away because the motorcycle has a loud exhaust system.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 1-866-411-8477.

By  |  09:16 AM ET, 06/21/2011

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