On November 21st, at approximately 6:30 pm, two South Seattle businesses in the 7100 Block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way South were robbed by three suspects. The three suspects, described as black males, possibly East African, were wearing tightly-cinched hoods, forced their way into the businesses armed with a handgun…. [ Keep reading ]
On November 30th at around 1:45 p.m., the below pictured man robbed a bank in the 4100 block of University Way NE. He is a white male in his late 40’s, 5’10-6’00 tall, with a medium build, a gray stubble beard and prescription glasses. He may still have red dye stains on… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives have released still photographs depicting three persons who appear to be disposing of a jacket in the area of the the assault. Anyone who may recognize the persons of interest depicted or anyone with information on the assault that occurred on November 15th in the 4200 Block of South Othello Street is asked… [ Keep reading ]
Just before Thanksgiving, the Seattle Police Department’s Vice/High Risk Victims Unit conducted a “John” sting operation in Seattle. During the operation, six adult males responded to posts on Backpage.com. After initial phone contact, the suspects responded to the operation location and were placed under arrest after offering and agreeing to a… [ Keep reading ]
On November 17th, at approximately 4:20 pm, a female was waiting in the bus stop at Rainier Avenue South and South Brandon Street, when she was confronted by two unknown black females. They attempted to take the purse she was carrying. A struggle ensued and the victim was knocked down… [ Keep reading ]
The following is a statement from Mayor Mike McGinn’s blog. The death of Danny Vega is an active and ongoing homicide investigation. Anyone who witnessed all or part of the attack or heard about it later is asked to call the Homicide tip-line at (206) 233-5000. Anonymous calls are welcome. New information, no matter… [ Keep reading ]
On November 26th, at approximately 2:50 am, unidentified suspect(s) used unknown tools to shatter and/or break holes in nearly all of the windows and the ATM screen at a bank located in the 1000 Block of NE 63rd Street. A large spray paint tag was left on the bank’s southwest… [ Keep reading ]
On November 24th, at approximately 2:11 am, West Precinct officers responded to the 500 Block of Maynard Avenue South for a call of a fight involving at least ten people. It was reported that someone in the fight had a gun. The call continued to evolve as officers responded to… [ Keep reading ]
On November 23rd at approximately 8:59 a.m. officers responded to reports of an armed robbery at a licensing business in the 3800 block of Rainier Avenue South. Officers arrived within minutes and set up containment. The two female victim employees let officers into the business which had not yet opened for… [ Keep reading ]
The following is a redistribution of a news release from the Seattle City Attorney’s Office. CAO to dismiss assault charge against SPD Officer James Lee Taking into account information that only recently came to light, the City will dismiss a misdemeanor assault charge against SPD Officer James J. Lee,… [ Keep reading ]
