UPDATE: Officers arrested the suspect last night as he was observed pulling on door handles to businesses downtown. During an interview with detectives, he confessed to all six robberies. We still urge business owners to take precautions to protect their businesses.
Investigators are urging businesses to lock up cash and post signs stating there’s no cash on the premises following six burglaries at downtown businesses from July 19-24. Detectives believe a single suspect is responsible for the break-ins. In each case, the suspect wore all-black clothing, a facemask, and a cross-body bag. He smashed in the front doors and stole cash. The suspect approached the small independent businesses along Main Street and Bellevue Way on foot between 2-3 a.m. Detectives believe he may have staged a car to flee the area.
“We urge businesses to lock up all cash, deposit it or remove it from the premises,” said Investigations Captain Joe Nault. “It’s also a good idea to prominently post that there is no cash in the business. If possible, invest in a security alarm and camera system. You don’t want to be an easy victim.”
If you have any information about these burglaries or the suspect, please call the police non-emergency number 425-577-5656 or email BPDTips@belleveuwa.gov.
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