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Detectives Investigating Two Armed Robberies at Pharmacies

Robbery detectives are investigating two armed robberies that occurred Monday evening. Detectives believe the same suspects robbed both businesses. Just before 6:00 pm, three black males wearing surgical masks, hoods over their heads, and gloves entered a pharmacy in the 4200 block of South Othello Street. Two of the suspects… [ Keep reading ]

Gang Unit Detectives Investigating Sunday Morning Capitol Hill Shooting

Detectives are investigating after a 26-year-old man was shot early Sunday morning in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Witnesses began calling 911 at 2:20 am to report a shooting in the 1200 block of Pine Street. As police flooded the area they received additional information that people were doing CPR on… [ Keep reading ]

Forgetful Robber Steals Marijuana, Leaves Behind Bag of Cash

Robbery detectives are conducting the investigation following an armed robbery to a marijuana store late Saturday night. One employee sustained a minor injury to his hand when shots were fired by the suspect. On Saturday, December 21st, at approximately 11:40 pm, East Precinct officers responded to a report of a… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Masked Burglar After Victim Shows Him the Door

Seattle police arrested a 23-year-old burglar Friday morning after a Yesler Terrace resident called police and said he’d found a masked man in his home. Around 6 AM, the victim reportedly heard noises coming from the living room of his apartment in the 100 block of 11th Avenue, where he… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Man in Connection With Capitol Hill Fire, Seek Witnesses and Information in 11 Other Overnight Arsons

SPD arson detectives are investigating whether a 25-year-old man arrested early Wednesday on Capitol Hill—where transit security guards spotted him feeding combustibles into a burning trashcan—may be connected to 11 other fires set overnight in the East and West Precincts. Police are now seeking witnesses and any video surveillance that… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Three After Man Tracks Stolen iPad, Laptop to Capitol Hill Parking Lot

Police recovered a man’s stolen iPad and laptop and arrested three people earlier this month after tracking the electronics to a Capitol Hill parking lot. Just after midnight on November 10th, a man called police and said he’d tracked his laptop and iPad—which had been taken from his car in… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Homicide Suspect in Yesler Terrace Neighborhood

Police arrested a 48-year-old man Wednesday in connection with an October 26th homicide in the 3600 block of South Adams Street. East precinct patrol and Anti-Crime Team officers spotted the suspect, who had previously been identified by detectives, entering a tent in the 1000 block of South Main Street Wednesday… [ Keep reading ]

Two People Injured in Saturday Morning Shooting

Detectives are investigating after two people were shot in the 1200 block of Pine Street early Saturday morning. Witnesses began calling 911 to report a fight outside a club in the 1200 block of Pine Street at 2 am. Officers began arriving and heard multiple gunshots and saw a group… [ Keep reading ]

Coffee with a Cop

October 2nd is National Coffee with a Cop day! Big thanks to Starbucks for partnering with us with this year, and hosting events throughout our city. Please look for our officers from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the following locations: 8301 Aurora Avenue N 211 Lenora Street 601 S… [ Keep reading ]

Injury Collision Investigation at Boren and Madison, Driver Arrested for DUI

Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) detectives responded to an early morning two- vehicle injury collision at Madison Street and Boren Avenue. One of the drivers showed signs of impairment and was arrested and booked into jail. At approximately 2:10 am Friday a Cadillac driven by a 30-year-old male was travelling… [ Keep reading ]