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Police, Postal Inspectors Arrest Suspected Prolific Package Thief

South Precinct detectives and patrol officers, working with US Postal Inspectors, arrested a suspected prolific mail thief in Georgetown on Wednesday. Investigators believe the 34-year-old woman has been stealing packages, mail, and credit cards in the Beacon Hill area, and then using those cards to purchase items at area stores…. [ Keep reading ]

Police Return $70,000 in Stolen Merchandise to Downtown Retailers

Today, Seattle police are returning $70,000 in stolen goods to 29 stores following an investigation, and conviction, of a suspect in a downtown retail theft ring. In December 2017, investigators identified one person, a 39-year-old man, who was purchasing and reselling items stolen from downtown stores. Detectives served a search… [ Keep reading ]

Man Seriously Injured in International District Stabbing, Suspect Arrested

One man was seriously injured Thursday in a stabbing at an International District apartment. Officers arrested the suspect at the scene. Police were called to the apartment near 4th Avenue and Jackson Street shortly after 1 PM for a report of a stabbing after the suspect and the victim, both… [ Keep reading ]

Police Detain Ferret, Arrest Man Following North Seattle Robbery

A 29-year-old Lynnwood man and a ferret of undetermined age are in custody following a shoplift-turned-robbery at a North Seattle hardware store. Around 5:40 pm on Wednesday, security at the hardware store in the 11600 block of Aurora Avenue North confronted two men they suspected were stealing power tool battery… [ Keep reading ]