Huge Lottery Ticket Heist In NoVa | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Virginia and D.C. on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Huge Lottery Ticket Heist In NoVa

The police are asking the public for tips to locate a thief who broke into a Northern Virginia convenience store over the July Fourth weekend and stole an incredible number of scratch-off lottery tickets and about 170 cartons of cigarettes.

Stunning Videos, Photos Emerge From NoVa Flooding

A huge supercell formed early Monday morning and rolled into Northern Virginia, dropping record-setting amounts of rain and causing widespread flooding throughout the county.

Virginia Tech Announces Big Expansion In NoVa

Virginia Tech has applied to open the first of its Innovation Campus space at two retail spots at a local shopping center.

Flooding Damage Closes Parts Of Fairfax County Parks, Roads

After flash flooding ravaged the region on Monday, July 8, parts of Fairfax County parks and roads remain closed due to damage.

Unconscious Teen Attacks Cop At Reston Town Center: Police

Police found a teen unconscious at a bus stop who attacked cops when he woke up, police say.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Single-Car Crash In Centreville Proves Fatal: Police
• Alexandria Provides Guidance On Cleanup After Flash Flooding
• West Falls Church Mixed-Use Development Clears Another Hurdle
• Break-In Reported At Frying Pan Park: Police
• Funding Approved For Bus Rapid Transit, Other Alexandria Projects

Across America

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• Suspect Passes Gas So Loudly Missouri Police ‘Sniff Him Out’

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