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From breaking and entering, active shooters, and vandalism to bird collisions and tint success stories.
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Burglars observe North Plains home before breaking in on Thanksgiving
Surveillance video shows a man and woman wandering around the property a week prior before the same car returns on Nov. 28.
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Building burglary; hit-and-run
If anyone has information on who this man is, the police report number is 2024-944975.
Bullet goes through second-story window of Nova High School in Seattle
“Some kids were banging on the door kind of frantically,” said instructional assistant Maurice Taylor. “We let them in and they said somebody was shooting and then it went through one of the windows.”
West Seattle tattoo shop burglarized, community rallies around owners
In just a few hours, Tattoo Pizzazz's fundraising goal of $10,000 was met. They'll use the money to replace the stolen equipment and the busted window.
Popular West Seattle BBQ restaurant goes cashless after 6th burglary in 2 years
On Sunday, burglars smashed through a side window and mangled the store safe, taking around $1,500.
Shoreline bowling alley grapples with another break-in
It will also cost the owners a couple of grand to replace.
Remember the glass blocks of ’80s bathrooms? They’re back.
“There’s a very good reason glass blocks became so associated with luxury ’80s and ’90s bathrooms: They let in natural light without exposing inhabitants to the outside world the way a typical window would. This remains a key draw for architects today.”
Trek Bicycle Olympia West burglarized, alleged thief attempted to flee from police
Law enforcement was searching for possible suspects near the burglarized shop when an officer spotted a white male, dressed in all black and carrying a black backpack, riding a new Trek bicycle on the 4th Avenue Bridge.
Woman accused of smashing 56 Tacoma business windows heads for mental evaluation
“Hopefully. she gets to help that she needs,” Crystal Nguyen told KOMO. She owns Peppermint Tuna, a vintage clothing store, with plywood now replacing three large glass windows along her storefront.”
More than a dozen windows smashed at South Sound middle school
“That’s actually, that’s scary,” said Christa Fisher. “I don’t know, obviously, I don’t who would vandalize the school.”
2 arrested in Lynnwood, Marysville jewelry store burglaries
Lynnwood Police say the two suspects had warrants for their arrest. One of the warrants was from the Department of Corrections for escaping custody.
Break-in of North Seattle motorcycle dealership causes heavy damage
A North Seattle motorcycle shop is repairing heavy damage to its front door, foundation and windows after thieves smashed their way into the store early Friday morning.
'It keeps happening': Ballard business broken into again
A Ballard business has been broken into for the third time and employees are asking Seattle City leaders for accountability of criminals. The restaurant Ballard Mandarin on 8th Avenue was hit Wednesday morning by two masked men. (Ballard Mandarin)
The Singing Barber suffers second break-in within past year
An employee said the barber shop is out nearly $12,000 to replace a broken door and essential tools.
Seattle restaurant suffers 23rd break-in, owner says as he admits he has ‘lost all faith’ in city leadership
The owner asked to remain anonymous for fear of being targeted by activists.
Seattle restaurant broken into 5 times in the past 6 months of being open
On Thursday night, someone smashed through the window facing the Burke Gilman Trail and took alcohol. They left behind broken glass everywhere.
Glass shattered, shoes strewn in North Bend outlet store burglary
Police believe the burglary is part of ongoing organized retail theft, some of them targeting the outlet mall.
Two business burglary attempts, and three other reports
As the photo above shows, the glass shattered but the would-be burglars didn’t get in.
Gold stolen in smash-and-grab at Rice Northwest rock museum in Washington County
Police say a person broke into the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals and stole from a display holding gold items. The display is shown here before and after the break-in. Washington County Sheriff's Office
Video shows burglar breaking into Monroe business by breaking window not connected to alarm
"It really sucks when you’re affected by a break-in. Your property is damaged and even if you have good insurance, you have that deductible.”