On 10/19/09, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a witness saw the suspect break into a business in the 100 block of Roy St., via the store’s front door. The suspect entered and took 17 pairs of glasses and some cash from the cash register.
The suspect then exited the store and the witness who was on a bike, followed him. This witness followed as the suspect ran onto the Seattle Center grounds. Officers arrived and set up containment. Officers and Seattle Center security and located the suspect on the fourth floor. The suspect was arrested without incident.
All stolen items were recovered. The witness positively identified the suspect. All items were returned to the store owner.
The suspect was booked into King County Jail for Investigation of Burglary.