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Shots fired at bar closing

On 7/31/2010, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers monitoring bar close in Pioneer Square, heard what sounded like shots coming from the west of 1 Ave S / S Main St. Witnesses provided a suspect vehicle description as a turquoise SUV, which had fled E/B from the scene. This incident apparently… [ Keep reading ]

Two pedestrians struck while crossing street

On 7/29/10, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a vehicle was W/B on Roy St at 1st Ave N. when it struck two pedestrians in the crosswalk located on the west side of the intersection.  Witnesses said that the vehicle went through the red light prior to striking the pedestrians. The male pedestrian… [ Keep reading ]

Update on wanted suspect: now in custody

Suspect Todd Lucas, wanted in connection with a robbery last week, is now in custody.  He was arrested this morning in the Portland, Oregon area.  Seattle Police Robbery detectives will be interviewing Lucas soon.  Thanks to everyone who called in with information and tips!

Quick thinking officers arrest 3 robbers

On 07-24-10 at approximately 0550 a.m., a victim called 911 to say he had been robbed by three people who were fleeing eastbound on University Street.  An officer located the suspects at 6th and Seneca where they were taken into custody. The victim told officers the suspects robbed him at… [ Keep reading ]

Operation “Yellow Jacket” a success

SEATTLE – Seattle Police detectives have arrested or are in the process of arresting 22 local taxi drivers for trafficking in stolen property in downtown Seattle.  The arrests are the culmination of a ten week undercover operation targeting an open air market for stolen goods that has been operating in… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police seek public’s assistance

Seattle Police Robbery detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating armed robbery suspect Todd R. Lucas, 45 years old,  wanted in connection with an armed robbery of a business from earlier in the week.  Suspect Lucas is described as a white male, 5 foot 10 inches,  180 pounds, blue… [ Keep reading ]

Chief Diaz meets with City Council

This morning, Chief Diaz met with members of the City Council as part of his confirmation process.  Here is a link to some of the questions asked by the Council and the answers provided by the Chief.  http://www.seattle.gov/council/attachments/2010_7_19_diaz_confirmation_response.pdf

SPD launches new public online reporting option

The Seattle Police Department is proud to announce a new online police reporting option for the public.  This web-based Community Online Reporting Program (CORP) will allow the public to file police reports for certain incident types (Property Destruction, Car Prowls, Auto Accessories, Theft of Property (under $500), and Identity Theft)… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Safety Forums

Dear Community Friends –We want to thank those of you who attended the Neighborhood Safety Forum at Cleveland High School on July 6, 2010 and Dunlap Elementary on July 13, 2010. All who attended felt the Forums are a great opportunity for Block Watch participants to network with each other… [ Keep reading ]

Graffiti suspects caught downtown, investigation on-going

On July 11th at approximately 9:10 p.m. officers responded to the area of 4th Avenue and Bell Street for a report of two suspects spray painting graffiti on buildings and then taking pictures of their ‘work’.  Officers contacted an eyewitness, who provided the officers with a description of the suspects. … [ Keep reading ]