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Shots fired in North Seattle

On 5-18-11, at approximately 9:47 p.m., officers responded to the 8300 block of 17 AV NW, to a drive-by shooting, where at least seven rounds were fired into an apartment/duplex in the area. The victim was sitting in his living room watching television and could be seen from the outside through a large window…. [ Keep reading ]

Man shot in South Seattle

On 5/18/11, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at Rainier and S Cloverdale. Officers arrived within minutes of the call and found the victim face down on S. Cloverdale west of Rainier Av S.  There were 3 females who witnessed some of the incident. … [ Keep reading ]

Car jacking suspect posing as a police officer in Central Area

The Seattle Police Department is investigating two reported cases of a suspect who is representing himself as a plain-clothes police officer.  In one of the cases, he actually stole the victim’s car.  On May 16th, at approximately 5:30 PM, a woman had just parked her car on East Barclay Street… [ Keep reading ]

SPD assists Federal Protective Service with incident at 1st/Marion

On May 18th, just before 8:00 AM, Seattle Police responded to the 900 Block of 1st Avenue to assist the Federal Protective Service with a call.  A man with a bag approached a couple of FPS officers outside the loading dock of the Federal Office Building and indicated that he… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect arrested for attempted burglary on Capitol Hill

On May 18th, at approximately 3:00 AM, East Precinct officers responded to a complaint of someone attempting to break into a garage at a residence in the 500 Block of Belmont Avenue East.   The caller also stated that there was an unknown vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence…. [ Keep reading ]

Burglar caught on Capitol Hill

On May 16th, at approximately 10:30 AM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of an unknown female in the backyard of a residence in the 2000 Block of 12th Avenue East.  Officers arrived and observed the white female walking northbound on 12th Avenue East.  As officers approached, she… [ Keep reading ]

Can you identify the “Menthol Bandit”?

  Seattle Police Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the “Menthol Bandit” (pictured above), who has committed four armed robberies since April 22, 2011. The suspect is described as a black male, 18 to 20 years old, 5’10”, medium build, black hair with sideburns, slight mustache… [ Keep reading ]

Texting and Driving Safety Week at North Seattle schools

This week, officers from the North Precinct will be presenting a very powerful display to area students about the dangers of texting and driving.  The goal is to educate the next generation of drivers, and thereby reduce the number of accidents and fatalities.  This display will include the actual car that a… [ Keep reading ]

Man stabbed in Belltown, officers track down possible suspect

On May 16th, at approximately 1:30 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 2100 Block of 4th Avenue to investigate an assault that had just occurred on the sidewalk.  Witness reports indicated that the victim had been knocked to the ground and that the suspect had “stomped” on his… [ Keep reading ]

Early morning burglary in Greenwood

On May 15th, at approximately 5:00 AM, North Precinct officers responded to a call of a burglary in the 9000 Block of 1st Avenue NW.  The residents stated that they were asleep when they heard a loud crashing sound.  They discovered a broken window on the west side of the… [ Keep reading ]