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Thieves Target Federal Offices
A group of thieves is targeting federal offices in Washington's Virginia suburbs, The Atlantic's Marc Ambinder reports today.
The criminals take advantage of the ubiquitous ID badge systems used in buildings that house government offices -- and of the courtesy of actual employees of those buildings. Outfitting themselves with fake ID badges hung from lanyards, the thieves loiter near entrances and follow unsuspecting employees into entrances. Once they get in, they steal employees' personal property, including cash and credit cards.
It's not clear yet whether the thieves also might be after sensitive government information. The Secret Service, the Diplomatic Security Service and the Arlington County Police Department are conducting a joint investigation.
Tom Shoop is vice president and editor in chief at Government Executive Media Group, where he oversees both print and online editorial operations. He started as associate editor of Government Executive magazine in 1989; launched the company’s flagship website, GovExec.com, in 1996; and was named editor in chief in 2007.
