On May 14th, at approximately 10:40 am, South Precinct officers responded to a call of an armed robbery to a business in the 4800 Block of Rainier Avenue South. According to the victim, an unknown black male, early 20’s, approximately 5′ 09″ tall, medium build, wearing a baseball cap, black… [ Keep reading ]
On May 12th, at approximately 5:15 pm, South Precinct officers responded to a call of a man shot in the parking lot of a restaurant in the 9100 Block of Rainier Avenue South. The call initially came in as two men physically fighting, and then it was reported that the… [ Keep reading ]
This is preliminary information and subject to change. This incident is still being investigated. On May 11th, at approximately 6:30 pm, a North Precinct officer recovered a stolen Honda Accord from the Greenlake neighborhood. The registered owner was contacted and stated that they would pick it up from its location, but… [ Keep reading ]
Last week, Seattle police officers responded to 6,818 incidents across the city. Here are a few of the cases we highlighted on the SPD Blotter: Around 9pm on May 4, a suspicious man ditched a suspicious case under our city’s greatest natural resource, the Space Needle, and ran off. Space Needle security… [ Keep reading ]
Meet the Team that will Transform the Seattle Police Department Today Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Police Chief John Diaz introduced to the public a new team of Seattle police officers who will lead the implementation of our SPD 20/20 Plan: A Vision for the Future. The new team consists… [ Keep reading ]
On April 22nd, at approximately 11:45 am, a lone male walked into a deli in the 7500 Block 35th Avenue Southwest. The suspect approached the counter and removed a handgun from his waistband. He pointed it at the clerk and demanded money from the till. The suspect then fled the… [ Keep reading ]
One man’s truck proved popular with criminals this week after it was stolen twice in one night: first by a carjacker, and then by a trio of opportunistic auto thieves. Earlier this week, a female friend of the 44-year-old male victim contacted police to report that the victim had been… [ Keep reading ]
On May 8th at approximately 11:05 a.m. officers responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision with injuries. Preliminary investigation indicates that a black Subaru Impreza was travelling southbound on Rainier Avenue South approaching South Dearborn Street. At the same time, a male pedestrian was crossing Rainier Avenue South at South Dearborn Street in… [ Keep reading ]
A task force of prosecutors, police, and federal law enforcement are working to identify and bring charges against demonstrators who caused thousands of dollars in damage in downtown Seattle on May 1st. Task force members are now reviewing physical and video evidence from the protests, and are looking for any… [ Keep reading ]
On May 7th, just before 10:00 pm, East Precinct officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 1900 Block of East Yesler. The victim stated that he had been robbed at gunpoint by four people, who were still in the area. Officers arrived and met with the… [ Keep reading ]
