Witnesses call 911, burglary suspects later arrested | Police Blotter for March 8-14

Tuesday, March 14

Burglary: Redmond police took a residential-burglary report at 11 a.m. in the 15800 block of Bear Creek Parkway. Officers investigated the theft of a bicycle that occurred at a downtown apartment complex. A hole was cut in the fencing to the secured bicycle storage area. Video footage is being reviewed to identify the suspect(s).

Monday, March 13

Bullying: Redmond police took a bullying report at 3:02 p.m. in the 10000 block of 166th Avenue Northeast. A parent wished to speak with an officer about episodes of bullying taking place at school. It was determined that the matter is already being addressed by a school resource officer and no additional action was taken.

Sunday, March 12

Burglary: Redmond police responded to the 2300 block of West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast at 6:25 p.m. after a resident who was monitoring his surveillance camera on his phone while away saw someone taking down one of the cameras. Other witnesses in the area also called 911 reporting a subject running from the location carrying property and subsequently getting into a vehicle. An alert witness noted the license plate of that vehicle. Officers from the Duvall Police Department located the occupied vehicle a short time later. The two adult suspects were arrested for investigation of burglary. Follow-up has led to the duo being connected to a burglary earlier that day in Bellevue.

Burglary: Redmond police took a residential-burglary report at 10:52 a.m. in the 7900 block of 147th Avenue Northeast. A citizen who was away from home noticed two individuals walking through his back yard via a surveillance camera stream sent to his phone. When officers arrived, they discovered the residence had been burglarized with access made by smashing out a glass sliding door. An alert citizen noted the license plate of a vehicle that left the area at a high rate of speed. Jewelry was among the items stolen. Video footage and follow-up with the license plate information is ongoing.

Saturday, March 11

Vandalism: Redmond police took a vandalism report at 8:25 a.m. in the 17200 block of Northeast 92nd Street. A citizen reported finding graffiti on city property at Nike Park. An officer noted spray paint was used to deface portions of the sidewalk, playground equipment and a bench. There is no suspect information at this time.

Friday, March 10

Assault: Redmond police took an assault report at 6 p.m. in the 2400 block of 152nd Avenue Northeast. Officers responded to a restaurant after a reported assault between employees. When officers arrived, they contacted the victim who sustained minor facial injuries. The suspect had fled prior to police arriving but the adult male was identified. Misdemeanor assault charges have been filed with the court.

Burglary: Redmond police took a burglary report at 4:29 a.m. in the 17000 block of Northeast 115th Way. A resident heard their home intrusion alarm activate. A check of the garage revealed that an unknown suspect had stolen items from two unlocked vehicles in the garage. Officers responded and collected fingerprint evidence from the scene. The case is under investigation.

Thursday, March 9

Fraud: Redmond police took a fraud report at 6:20 p.m. in the 16500 block of Redmond Way. The victim stated she was contacted by an online recruiter who offered her a job. As part of the fake hiring process, the suspect(s) gained financial information about the victim. Fraud detectives are following up with the bogus recruiting company.

Wednesday, March 8

You’ve got no mail: Redmond police took a mail-theft report at 9:38 a.m. in the 10700 block of 166th Court Northeast. A resident contacted police after discovering that two boxes were stolen from her mailbox on Feb. 27. The loss was $32. There is no suspect information at this time.