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Bank robbed on Capitol Hill, suspect arrested

On April 29th, at approximately 10:44 a.m., Seattle Police officers and Robbery detectives responded to a 911 call stating that a suspect had just robbed a bank in the 1400 Block of Madison Street.  Officers arrived in the area and immediately set up containment.  Detectives had developed information about the possible… [ Keep reading ]

Suspicious circumstances in Rainier Beach

On April 29th at 7:30 a.m., South Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the 9800 block of 57th Avenue S. The complainant and her 10-year-old daughter reported that they were leaving the house, daughter to catch the bus and mom to drive to work, when… [ Keep reading ]

Rainier Beach burglary, two juvenile suspects arrested

On April 28th, at approximately 10:25 a.m.,  South Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of a burglary in progress.  The caller reported seeing a male climb through the window of a neighbor’s home, and then let in a second suspect through a side door.  The two suspects were inside… [ Keep reading ]

Man arrested for soliciting murder ‘victim’ on Craigslist

On April 22, 2009, Seattle Police detectives were notified of a disturbing advertisement posted on Craigslist. The ad, entitled “A strange desire”, was posted in the “Casual Encounters” section of the site under the Seattle-Tacoma area listing. The ad indicated that the person wanted to have sexual intercourse with a woman… [ Keep reading ]

Stolen vehicle crash into house in New Holly

On April 27, at approximately 9:55 a.m.,  South Precinct officers  attempted to contact a suspicious vehicle in the 2900 Block of South Holly Street.  The officers approached the car on foot to speak to the driver.  Unbeknownst to the officers, the vehicle had just been reported as stolen.  As the officers… [ Keep reading ]

Three strong-arm robberies in Ballard

On April 25th between 11:00 p.m. and midnight, North Precinct patrol officers responded to 3 strong-arm robberies in Ballard. The first robbery occurred in the 5600 block of Phinney Avenue N at 11:12 p.m.  An adult female victim was accosted by 2 young adult males.  They demanded her cell phone. … [ Keep reading ]

Armed robbery, arrest, in Central District

On April 25th at approximately 10:26 p.m.,  East Precinct officers responded to a report of a man with a gun attempting to rob people near 22nd Avenue and James Street.  Officers contacted the victims who pointed out the suspects who were trying to flee the area.      Most of the victim’s… [ Keep reading ]

DV assault suspect arrested

On 4/25/2009 at 1125 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of  Wallingford Ave N., for a call of an ex-husband chasing his ex-wife and hitting her. The victim drove to the North Pct and was now in the front parking lot. The victim stated that her ex-husband used his… [ Keep reading ]

2-year old girl found wondering near 23rd and S . Graham St.

On 4/25/09, at 1035 p.m., a male called from a cell phone stating he was holding onto a 2- year- old female who he saw wandering around near 23rd and S Graham.  He waited for Police and turned over the very healthy and happy girl.  Officers combed the area for… [ Keep reading ]

Strong arm robbery

On 4/25/09 at approx. 2:20 p.m., a woman riding Metro from the stop near Magnuson Park was approached at the bus stop by the suspect. He harassed and bothered her for the trip to the U-District. Once there he followed her on to the overpass across 15 Ave NE in… [ Keep reading ]