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Video shows rock-wielding burglar break into long-time West Seattle business
The video shows the man climb through the shattered glass and enter the business. He then goes off-screen, but the owner told KOMO News he went to the cash register, although they don't keep money in the register overnight.
UW researchers aim to reduce deadly bird collisions on Seattle campus
“Birds cannot detect glass. This is a design problem, not a bird problem. We can use less invasive designs and protect wildlife in ways that benefit all of us.”
Police responding to smash-and-grab at North Bend outlet mall find Coach storefront destroyed
According to police, per state law, a pursuit was not authorized.
3 arrested in connection to violent break-ins targeting Asian, Middle Eastern homeowners
Immediately before the arrests, officers said each of the suspects had burglarized a nearby home by breaking through the rear sliding door.
Oak Harbor Police investigate recent string of burglaries, vandalism
Police and other law enforcement will be canvassing the area for evidence and to identify more possible victims.
‘I felt defenseless at that point’; Vandals use pumpkins to damage homes in Kent, Covington
“Vandals smashing pumpkins is not a new phenomenon, but homeowners in Kent and Covington are now being terrorized by people taking pumpkins and damaging their homes and cars.”
Shots shatter Seattle daycare window during nearby shooting
One 47-year-old victim is now at Harborview in 'satisfactory' condition, according to the hospital.
Kettleball used to smash window in BI burglary
“Inside the store, officers found a large black kettleball which appeared to be used to break out the window. A display shelf appeared to be cleared out. The store was in disarray.”
‘There’s no money’: Thieves break into driving school twice in last 6 months
They estimated the thieves could not have gotten away with more than $100 — far less than the estimated cost of replacing their glass door with a solid metal one.
Wing Luke Museum vandalized; man arrested for alleged hate crime
“Around 5:15 p.m., a man with a sledgehammer smashed nine windows of the museum along Canton Alley South, said museum spokesperson Steve McLean. Seattle Police Department officers responded to the incident about 45 minutes later. “
Owners reeling after Normandy Park business robbed for third time
“They broke in by prying in the back patio door they had a mask on they had gloves on so they were professionals,” said Sheth.
Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden in Old Town vandalized.
The garden's staff said they believed the incident could be a bias crime, noting that it happened one day before the 2023 Chinese Festival.
Federal Way mosque asks public for help after break-in
“Shortly after the video was posted, a Bothell resident reached out. The Patil family had their home broken into, ransacked, and jewelry stolen on Saturday evening.”
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Lake Stevens jewelry store may have to close for good after getting ransacked by burglars
“I cannot come back here. I cannot be here by myself more than two minutes. I have to leave. My life, my work,” said Dabrowski.
3 Ways to Prevent In-Home Injuries
“Many in-home accidents occur because of broken glass. Although it is not ideal that a window breaks from a ball or another reason, it is actually very common for windows to be broken.”
Longtime Olympia pizzeria burglarized Sunday morning
“While Olympia police were on their way, a Thurston County Sheriff’s Deputy already in the area saw a suspect exit through a broken window and get into the pickup.”
These five crimes are the most commonly reported in Washington
“Finally, breaking and entering come in at the fifth spot with 39,475 reported incidents.”
SCSO: Two 16-year-olds smash windows, vandalize Greenacres Middle School
“The school's principal estimated the cost of repairs to be about $2,000.”