The Bellevue Police Department announced the arrest of 40-year-old Zachri Jon Armour after he allegedly entered a private office building after hours, vandalized a local business, and attempted to light items on fire multiple times – causing a total of $2.3 million in damages.
At approximately 3:09 a.m. on September 28, 2026, Bellevue Police were dispatched to reports of a fire at the 200 block of 108th Ave NE. First responders were able to put out the fire, and responding officers were able to determine through information collected at the scene that the business was vandalized.
Bellevue Police detectives launched an investigation into the case. Through this preliminary investigation, detectives collected information confirming Armour arrived at the office building at approximately 8:00 p.m. that evening and stayed in the facility until about 3:00 a.m., the time the fire alarm prompted the original call for service. It was during this period of time that detectives confirmed Armour allegedly vandalized many areas of the office building, attempted to light property on fire several times, and stole property from the business.
Forensic evidence obtained through the investigation helped law enforcement identify Zachri Armour and place him at the scene during the time of the crimes. On October 14, 2026, at approximately 10:46 a.m., a Bellevue Police Officer identified Armour at the intersection of Bellevue Way and NE 2nd Street while conducting proactive patrols. The police officer was able to arrest Armour without incident.
Zachri Jon Armour was arrested for the following crimes:
Burglary, Second Degree (One Count)
Arson, First Degree (One Count)
Malicious Mischief, First Degree (One Count)
Armour is currently booked into the King County Jail with a bond set at $300,000.
