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Suspect at large after robbery, burglary

On June 12 at approximately 7:46 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of a domestic violence disturbance at Pratt Park. Investigation indicates that the 27-year-old male suspect approached his ex-girlfriend and threatened her and stole her cell phone. The suspect also attempted to pay bystanders to beat up the… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect in SWAT standoff in custody

Since Friday, June 5th, Seattle Police detectives have been searching for a man who viciously assaulted a female aquaintance and then managed to elude SWAT officers.  Detectives arrested him yesterday.  He is now in custody at the King County Jail.

South Precinct newsletter focuses on crime prevention

South Precinct Email Community Newsletter June 9, 2009 Dear Community Friends, Summertime Security Tips During warm weather months, we often see an increase in burglary and theft.  Reasons for this include: ·    Windows at residences left open for ventilation when residents are not home. ·    Unattended open garages while residents… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect threatened victim with knife

On 06/11/09,  at approximately 8:00 p.m., the victim was waiting for a bus in the 8300 block of 15th NW, when the suspect came up to him and told him not to stand to close to him, then uttered a racial slur.  The suspect then pulled a 6- inch fixed… [ Keep reading ]

Man robbed at gun-point

On 6/11/09 at about 6:30 p.m., the victim got off the bus and walked over behind Burger King in the 3400 block of 4 Ave S., where he was approached by two males who the victim had seen in the in the area before. The two males asked the victim… [ Keep reading ]

Wanted suspect arrested after fighting with officers

On June 11 at approximately 4:37 p.m. officers responded to 730 South Stacy Street to arrest a suspect wanted on a felony warrant.  The suspect showed up at the public counter of the SPD Evidence Unit to pick up property secured there from a previous arrest.  Officers arrived and attempted to arrest the… [ Keep reading ]

Residential Burglary in Seward Park

On June 10th at approximately 1:30 p.m. a 17-year-old male was home alone in the basement area of his family’s house located in the 5100 block of S Juneau Street.  He heard movement on the main floor of the house and went to investigate.  He noticed some opened drawers that… [ Keep reading ]

Burglary/Auto theft in Columbia City

On June 11th at 3:49 a.m. South Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 6000 block of 48th Avenue S.  The residents woke up to the sound of a lone male suspect rummaging through their dresser drawers.  The suspect took the victims’ car… [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision

On 06-10-09 at 4:42 p.m. a pickup driven by a 37-year-old male was traveling northbound on 5th Avenue NE approaching NE 97th Street. At the same time a 91-year-old male started to walk across 5th Avenue NE from west to east at NE 97th Street. The pickup struck the victim… [ Keep reading ]

Woman robbed of her purse

On 6/11/09, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the victim was walking to the QFC on NE Northgate Wy and Roosevelt Way NE, when the 3 unknown suspects approached her and grabbed her purse. When she resisted a struggle ensued for the purse, and the suspects was able to overpower her and… [ Keep reading ]