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SPD to assist Special Olympics by working “Tip-A-Cop” this Saturday

On Saturday, April 17th, the Seattle Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies throughout Washington in supporting the Special Olympics of Washington by participating in the annual “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser.  SPD will be teaming up with the Northgate Red Robin restaurant (401 NE Northgate Way) and having officers work in… [ Keep reading ]

Burglary in Magnolia, suspect caught

On April 15th, at approximately 11:34 AM, West Precinct officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress in the 2900 Block of 24th Avenue West.  The homeowner called 911 to report that a man was breaking into his house.  Patrol officers, traffic officers, and Robbery Unit detectives that… [ Keep reading ]

Construction site burglary arrests

On April 12th, at approximately 11:47 PM, West Precinct officers responded to a call of a possible burglary in progress in the 1200 Block of Mercer Street.  A resident of a 7th floor apartment in the 500 Block of Pontius Avenue North heard glass breaking and saw a male climbing… [ Keep reading ]

Capitol Hill street robberies, arrests made

On April 10th between 12:35 and a little after 1:00  AM, three armed street robberies occurred on Capitol Hill, at Summit and Harrison, Summit and Union, and 15th and Union.  All of the victims were accosted while walking on the street.  The suspects in each of these robberies were described… [ Keep reading ]

Shooting in North Seattle

On April 12th at approximately 12:57 a.m. officers responded to the 1100 block of North 115th Street for a report of shots fired.  Shortly thereafter another 911 call came in reporting a man shot.  Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim on the south side of the street who had sustained… [ Keep reading ]

Water Rescue

On April 11th at approximately 3:09 a.m. multiple uniformed patrol car units, SPD Harbor Patrol, SFD Harbor Patrol and the Coast Guard jointly responded to a 911 call from a transient male who had been walking along the shoreline approximately one-half mile south of the Discovery Park lighthouse and had… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery of hospital gift shop

On April 9th at approximately 3:15 p.m. an adult male suspect entered a gift shop inside a hospital in the 200 block of 16th Avenue East while employees were in a back room.  A store employee heard a noise and came up front to see the suspect with the store’s… [ Keep reading ]

Five arrests in Capitol Hill demonstration

On April 9th at approximately Noon a demonstration began on Capitol Hill.  This was an apparent anarchist event.  Uniformed patrol officers, bicycle patrol officers, and mounted patrol officers staffed the event.  The event was peaceful at first.  At about 1:00 p.m. an unknown person in the crowd threw a light bulb filled… [ Keep reading ]

Auto Theft suspect crashes stolen vehicle

On April 8th at approximately 10:57 p.m. Gang Unit detectives were on patrol in South Seattle.  Near 42nd Avenue South and South Willow Street, detectives spotted a stolen maroon Mercedes SUV and attempted to stop it.  The suspect refused to yield and a short pursuit ensued which the detectives terminated shortly thereafter.  The suspect continued… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police seek assistance in disappearance of woman

On April 30, 2009, Seattle Police received a report of a missing woman, Ms. Nicole Cearo.  Her family members had not seen or spoken with her since April 2, 2009.  The case was eventually assigned to Homicide detectives in September of 2009 after Ms. Cearo could not be located.  Further investigation… [ Keep reading ]