“The burglars stole about $2,500 in cash after locating a safe and cutting through it. With the crime taking just a few minutes, Pickering is convinced the burglars planned out the heist.”

The eagle tried to escape the couple's living room for nearly 20 minutes before it ended up flying out of the hole it created in the window.

“Something has to change,” Willis said. “I won’t be able to have a small business if something doesn’t happen. I’m not the only one. We’re all in the same boat. We’ve all been hit over and over again.”

“Around 6 am today, an alarm brought officers to Taco Time (SPD photo at right), where they “found a smashed window (and a) safe … “

The Bothell Police Department said two nearby witnesses said they heard glass smashing at Bothell Jewelers & Collectibles before they called police on April 14.

Seattle Restaurant broken into, windows damaged and food stolen

Break-ins, smash and grabs, and shoplifting are on the rise in Olympia, and police are looking for ways to reverse the trend.

Cigar Land on SE 272nd St. in Covington was left in shambles after a smash-and-grab burglary Wednesday morning

There were more reports of broken windows and vandalism in Portland last year than during the violent protests of 2020.

The man was fully clothed but "very wet," according to police and the bathtub was full of water.

“My biggest frustration is we’re not as safe as what we used to be," said Smith. "You can’t take security lightly anymore.”

“Around 3 am, 3 intruders were able to smash their way into the store and steal our cash register along with clothing and skateboards.”

Burglars smashed their way into a Seattle pet store, leaving a gun behind.

Fossil & Stone art gallery has seen several break-ins recently.

“A member of the family that owns the store told us the entrance was so heavily damaged, they hadn’t been able to get inside to figure out what was taken.”

SEATTLE — The King County Prosecutor's Office said it is seeing a dramatic increase in retail thefts being charged. Local businesses say they’re experiencing more break-ins than ever before.

“Officers arrived to find the front door to the location had been shattered.”

“…broke decorations and threw pumpkins at house windows, causing thousands of dollars in damage…”

“There were no nearby surveillance cameras, but a trail of broken glass ran from the glass door to the front door, according to the police report.”

“Joe Mann who owns several buildings downtown, including Ron's Coin and Collectibles, said he's had 11 windows broken on his buildings this year alone. “