Terrie sent this message March 13th. I was on vacation and wasn’t able to post this earlier, and since then, the police have arrested a young man who has prior convictions for burglarizing homes while the owners slept. See Maple Leaf Life story here. We’re hoping this helps reduce the spate of occupied burglaries we’ve been having. Regardless, her crime prevention tips are well worth following.
“Burglary News: Even though North Precinct SPD patrol officers, plain-clothes units and our proactive Burglary/Theft Unit were able to make 3 separate arrests this weekend of burglars, the crimes continue.
Here are some of the burglaries that occurred since March 9th.
13000 30 NE
12700 27 NE
12000 33 NE
1500 blk NE 91
800 blk. NE 89
2500 NE 134
Some of the entries were made through forcing open back windows; some came in through unlocked front doors. Loaded guns; bank documents; checkbooks; jewelry; laptops; Flatscreen TV; pills; wine; and cash were all reported stolen in the above crimes. In one of the burglaries, neighbors called 9-1-1 minutes after they heard breaking glass in the apt. complex. K9 arrived to track the fleeing suspect, but the officer was unable to apply the K9 due to the number of residents who were gathered around to watch the incident unfold. (If K9 officers are tracking through your yard or neighborhood, go inside so the Police dog’s nose can do its amazing thing.)
This is no time to get complacent. Please continue to lock up; report all suspicious activity to 9-1-1; share information with your neighbors; keep personal banking information locked away or shredded, this is gold to Identity thieves. Consider storing guns in lockers or safes when you are away from the house. Keep an inventory list of your valuables. As always, I am available for Block Watch meetings or to assist with any public safety concerns.
Terrie Johnston
Seattle Police Crime Prevention
206-684-7711″
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