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Armed robbery in Ballard

On July 22nd, at approximately 6:45 PM, North Precinct officers responded to a report of an armed robbery to a gas station in the 5700 Block of 15th Avenue NW.  The suspect, described as a white male, 30-35 years old, with close-cropped light brown or reddish-orange hair and goatee, wearing… [ Keep reading ]

Bank robbery in Lake City

On July 22nd, at approximately 11:18 AM, North Precinct officers responded to a report of a bank robbery in the 2800 Block of NE 125th Street.  The suspect was described as a white male in his 20’s, wearing a white ball cap, a yellow jacket, and what appeared to be… [ Keep reading ]

Armed robbery on Capitol Hill

On July 20th, at about 2:15 AM, East Precinct officers responded to a report of an armed robbery near East Denny Way and Summit Avenue East.  The victim reported that he had been walking down the street when the suspect asked him for a cigarette.  When the victim refused this… [ Keep reading ]

Armed robbery, shots fired, in Central District

On July 20th, at approximately 2:10 AM, three victims were walking southbound on 20th Avenue approaching Yesler, when they were accosted by two suspects, one armed with a handgun.  The suspects demanded money and wallets from the victims.  The victims gave the suspects some money, and then continued to walk… [ Keep reading ]

North Seattle burglary, suspect caught

On July 19th, just before 9:00 PM, North Precinct officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 13500 Block of Aurora Avenue North.  A witnesses had called 911 to report seeing a male break in to a back door of the business and then enter.  Officers arrived quickly… [ Keep reading ]

Road rage in West Seattle, suspect arrested

On July 19th, just after 4:30 PM, a 29 year old male suspect was involved in a traffic dispute with another driver.  Both vehicles had just exited the West Seattle Bridge onto Delridge.  The suspect raised a semi-auto handgun and pointed it at the victim.  The victim fled and called… [ Keep reading ]

One Day Community Police Academy held

On Saturday, July 16th, the Seattle Police Department held its second One-Day Community Police Academy.  Community members listened to presentations on constitutional law, patrol operations and procedures and the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, followed by a questions and answer period with Guild President Sgt. Rich O’Neill. The afternoon was spent… [ Keep reading ]

Person of interest in recent homicide shot and killed in San Francisco

Seattle Police homicide detectives confirm that the person of interest in last Wednesday’s homicide was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in San Francisco by police.  Seattle Police are working with the San Francisco Police Department on their investigation.

Shooting in West Seattle was robbery gone bad

On July 16th, at about 5:10 PM, South West Precinct officers responded to the 9700 Block of 33 Avenue Southwest on a report of a shooting.  An adult male who had apparently befriended the suspects the night before, met  the suspects, described as two black men and a white female, outside of a… [ Keep reading ]

Collision investigation in West Seattle

On July 16th, at approximately 10:14 AM, a Mitsubishi SUV was travelling eastbound on Olson Place Southwest approaching 3rd Avenue Southwest.  The driver, for reasons unknown, lost control of the vehicle and struck a light pole on the south curb of Olson Place SW.  The vehicle struck the pole sideways… [ Keep reading ]