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Man Tries to Steal Bike After Failing to Steal Moped, Fails at That Too

A 41-year-old man, apparently intent on acquiring a new two-wheeled vehicle early this morning, was arrested in the Meadowbrook neighborhood after he stole a moped and then a bicycle from two homes. Around 6 AM, a neighbor called 911 and reported a man wearing bright blue gloves was wheeling a… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Three Teens, Seize Guns After Spotting Bullet-Damaged Car

Three teenagers were arrested Thursday after officers found a shotgun, a high-powered rifle and a handgun inside their bullet-damaged vehicle, shortly after receiving reports of gunfire in Rainier Beach. Officers were headed to 53rd Avenue South and South Hamlet Street around 3:45 PM to investigate the gunfire when they spotted a Lexus sedan—which… [ Keep reading ]

SWAT Officers Arrest Armed Man Following 23rd and Union Shooting

SWAT officers arrested an armed 27-year-old man Thursday evening near 23rd Avenue and East Union Street in the Central District, days after detectives believe he was involved in another incident of gunfire near the same block. On Monday, police received reports around 7 PM of gun shots and one vehicle chasing… [ Keep reading ]

Dogwalker Helps Police Take a Bite Out of Crime After Teen Burglars Try to Shoot Open Safe

A South Seattle dog walker helped police collar a pair of teen burglars after they broke into two homes, tried to shoot open a safe, and then crashed their stolen car Wednesday. The teens were first spotted around noon by a resident in the 2100 block of 30th Avenue South… [ Keep reading ]

Kayaking Burglar Caught After Hiding In River

Update: Paul Story, 44-years-old, is wanted in connection with this case. If anyone has information on his whereabouts please call 911 immediately. Original: A kayaking burglar spent nearly a full hour hiding in the Duwamish River from police Wednesday morning after he was caught in the midst of a… [ Keep reading ]

Cops Spot Wanted Man, Recover Dozens of Stolen Credit Cards and Cell Phones

A routine warrant arrest on Capitol Hill Monday afternoon turned up a trove of stolen cellphones, bank cards, some of which had been taken in recent car prowls around the city. Officers Chris Myers and James Olson were on bike patrol in the 800 block of East Olive Way around 2:30 PM… [ Keep reading ]

Man Caught With Stolen Chili After Breaking Into Tow Yard to Prowl Cars

Officers arrested a 41-year-old man at a North Seattle auto tow yard early this morning after he sneaked into the fenced lot, broke into several vehicles and stole several cans of stew. Around 2:15 this morning, drivers at a tow yard in the 12200 block of Aurora Avenue North spotted the man inside a… [ Keep reading ]

Sleeping Suspect Busted for Two Car Prowls

A suspected car prowler was arrested in West Seattle early this morning after he stopped to take a nap inside one of the vehicles he’d targeted. Around 5:30 AM, officers received a 911 report of suspicious man lurking by a black sedan and silver pickup truck near 61st Avenue Southwest and Southwest Admiral… [ Keep reading ]

Five Guns Seized, Teen Suspect Arrested For North Seattle Pot Shop Hold Up

A cache of rifles, handguns, and pot still in its retail packaging were among the items seized early Thursday when SPD SWAT officers and Robbery detectives served a warrant at an Everett apartment and arrested a 16-year-old robbery suspect, wanted for an armed hold up late last month at a… [ Keep reading ]

Teens Arrested, Gun Recovered After Patrol Officer Hears Gunfire

Two teens were arrested early Friday after a patrol officer heard gunshots coming from a car on a West Seattle street. Officer Carl Woodward was driving near Fauntleroy Way Southwest and Southwest Edmunds Street when he heard shots being fired from a black Dodge Avenger down the block. The driver… [ Keep reading ]