On January 18th at approximately 1:56 a.m. officers were monitoring a crowd near Second Avenue and James Street when they heard gunshots coming from around the corner. Officers quickly responded on foot to the 150 block of Yesler Way where they found a male victim in his 20’s with a gunshot… [ Keep reading ]
On January 16th at approximately 7:30 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of a robbery/assault near 1st Avenue and University Street. The victim, a tourist from Florida, was walking near the Seattle Art Museum when he noticed the two suspects running up behind him. This concerned him, so he… [ Keep reading ]
On January 14th at approximately 2:19 a.m. a citizen called 911 to report a suspicious vehicle driving slowly up and down the street near 28th Avenue West and West Dravus Street. The complainant/witness further reported that the vehicle was leaving the area driving with its lights off. Responding officers located a… [ Keep reading ]
On the evening of January 13th, Gang Unit detectives, Seattle Police SWAT and the Fugitive Task Force located the suspect in last week’s carjacking/kidnapping incident. Detectives were able to develop information that the suspect in last week’s crime was in an apartment in the 3400 Block of Renton Place South. As… [ Keep reading ]
On January 14th at about 2:20 am, someone called 911 to report a suspicious vehicle in the area of 28th Avenue West and West Dravus Street. West Precinct officers responded and located the car and began following it. A license plate check showed that it was a reported stolen car… [ Keep reading ]
On January 13th, at approximately 11:30 pm, West Precinct officers responded to a strong arm robbery at a restaurant in the 1900 Block of 5th Avenue. The victim is the manager of the business. He stated that a very intoxicated man entered the restaurant at that time. The manager approached… [ Keep reading ]
On January 12th, at approximately 5:20 am, West Precinct officers responded to a call of a car prowl in progress in the area of 9th Avenue and Pike Street. The victim vehicle was described as a Volkswagen. A witness, who was watching the crime unfold on a nearby security camera, called 911… [ Keep reading ]
Just when we expected and believed the worst, we are pleased to report some good news. The dog attacked by the Magnolia coyote is indeed alive and expected to make a full recovery . Thanks to our friends at Seattle Animal Shelter for the update.
Backround: On January 4th at 4:00 p.m. the 42-year-old female victim was walking near 1st Avenue and Union Street downtown when she was confronted by a male suspect who attempted to steal her purse. The suspect was initially unable to pull the purse away from the victim who had it… [ Keep reading ]
On January 11th at approximately 4:00 p.m. a wild coyote attacked a pet dog in the 2600 block of 23rd Avenue West in Magnolia. Several citizens intervened and were able to scare off the coyote with sticks. The pet’s owner subsequently transported the dog to a veterinary clinic for treatment. Sadly,… [ Keep reading ]