UPDATE: 05/28/2024 at 4:15 p.m.
Seattle Police Officers arrested an 18-year-old suspect wanted for a string of nine bank robberies across Seattle last week.
After a monthslong investigation, Robbery Detectives received anonymous tips from the community and identified the suspect.
Throughout the investigation, detectives served search warrants and recovered multiple pieces of evidence including a loaded handgun.
On May 19th, at about 7:00 p.m., patrol officers located and arrested the prolific suspect in the 12500 block of 27th Avenue Northeast.
He was booked into King County Jail and has been charged with nine counts of Robbery in the 1st degree.
The Seattle Police Department has noticed a big increase in “note-job” bank robberies in North Seattle, where the suspects walk into the bank and pass a note to a teller making threats and demanding money.
SPD is urging the community to remain vigilant and asks for your help in identifying suspects caught in the act on surveillance video.
Investigators have noticed a dramatic increase in these robberies which have jumped from nearly zero to a weekly occurrence.
The Seattle Police Department and the FBI are investigating and continue to search for these suspects.
If you have any information about these incidents or the suspects, call the SPD Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
CrimeStoppers never asks for your name and you can remain anonymous. The organization offers a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any information leading to an arrest and charges. Learn more about CrimeStoppers here.
