On March 6th, at approximately 8:40 pm, West Precinct officers were dispatched to a threats call to an apartment building in the 200 Block of Yesler Way. The staff at the building informed officers that one of the tenants had threated to shoot people while in the lobby, and then… [ Keep reading ]
A huge crowd of about 200 south Seattle residents snaked up and down Rainier Avenue Monday night chanting “What do we want? Safe streets! When do we want ‘em? Now!” Following a series of violent incidents in and around the Rainier Beach neighborhood, Seattle Police Department’s South Precinct Lt. John… [ Keep reading ]
On 03-06-12, on or between 12:00 a.m., and 6:00 a.m., suspects unknow burglarized a home in the 4000 block of Sunnyside Ave N. Entry appeared to be through an unlocked front door. The only item taken (at the time of the report) was a purse that was located at the front door. North… [ Keep reading ]
In an effort to combat rising property crime in Seattle, members of the Seattle Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) and Pawn Shop/Property Recovery Unit rounded up burglars, car prowlers, and other criminal suspects caught selling stolen goods to undercover detectives at an SPD-run fencing operation during a year-long… [ Keep reading ]
On March 5th at approximately 11:30 pm, Southwest Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of an unknown person trying the door handle to the backdoor of a house in the 7900 Block of 18th Avenue Southwest. The suspect was trying to open the backdoor and the residents did not… [ Keep reading ]
On 3/6/12, at approximately 2:52 a.m., an adult female resident in the 4200 block of Meridian Av N. was wakened by a voice yelling, “Let’s go.” She then heard what sounded like footsteps running down the outside stair case. After checking the house, the suspects stole car keys and personal electronics. The car was… [ Keep reading ]
On 3/6/12, on or between 12:00 a.m.-6:55 a.m., suspects burglarized a home in the 4100 block of Sunnyside Av N. The suspect gained entry through an apparent unlocked door off a front patio. (East side) The victim was home with his wife and 2 small children. The suspect stole several items to include… [ Keep reading ]
On Monday, March 5th, at approximately 11:45 pm, a West Precinct officer on patrol observed a green 1998 Mazda 626 driving in a reckless manner, speeding and running through red lights. The officer pulled in behind the car on Denny Way travelling east and activated her emergency equipment in her… [ Keep reading ]
Over the weekend, three friends were walking near University Village when they heard squealing tires and saw a car pull out of an alleyway. Five men climbed out of the car, attacked the three victims and then stole their wallets, cellphones, and even one man’s hat. In another incident this… [ Keep reading ]
On March 5th, at approximately 6:20 am, North Precinct officers responded to a report of a burglary that occurred overnight in the 7700 Block of 29th Avenue NE. A 2004 Toyota was stolen from the residence as well as electronic items. Burglary detectives responded to the scene and will handle… [ Keep reading ]