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Bellevue Police Make Arrest in Jewelry Store Smash and Grab Theft

Yesterday afternoon, members of the Bellevue Police Department’s SWAT team arrested a man suspected of stealing several high value watches from a jewelry store in downtown Bellevue. On November 25th, shortly before 6 p.m., Bellevue Police responded to a reported theft at the Ben Bridge store inside Bellevue Square Mall. Investigators learned that two suspects had entered the store, smashed display cases with a large rock, and took an undisclosed amount of jewelry from the store. Bellevue Square Mall was briefly locked down as a result of the incident. Investigators were able to recover evidence at the scene, including a fingerprint left by one of the suspects. The fingerprint was identified in less than 24 hours by the Bellevue Police Department’s forensics laboratory. After identifying the suspect, the investigating Detective learned that the suspect, a 26 year-old Renton resident, was scheduled to meet with his Department of Corrections Officer this week. When the suspect arrived at the Department of Corrections office in Burien today, Bellevue SWAT Officers were there waiting for him. The suspect was arrested for theft first degree, a felony, interviewed by Detectives and booked into jail later yesterday evening. The investigation into the theft continues.

Three Ways You Can Prevent Package Piracy

This holiday season, millions of packages will be delivered to homes throughout the country. Unfortunately, many of these items never reach their intended destination due to theft. Package piracy can happen to anyone, but Bellevue Police remind you that there are ways you can reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of this common crime.  Continue reading “Three Ways You Can Prevent Package Piracy”

Bellevue Police Provide Tips For Preventing Car Prowls This Holiday Shopping Season

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, the Bellevue Police Department released a short video reminding people of three simple ways to prevent car break-ins.

There are three words that police want you to remember every time you park: LOCK TAKE, and LEAVE. LOCK your car every time you park, TAKE your valuables with you, and LEAVE valuables at home, not in your vehicle.  Continue reading “Bellevue Police Provide Tips For Preventing Car Prowls This Holiday Shopping Season”

Bellevue Police Seek Assistance Identifying Pedestrian Involved in Hit And Run (video)

Today, Bellevue Police Responded to a reported hit and run crash involving a pedestrian near the intersection with 148th Avenue NE and NE 8th Street. Officers arrived and contacted the driver of a 2016 Tesla SUV. The driver stated that she was driving westbound on NE 8th Street at about 35 miles per hour when a pedestrian ran into the drivers’ side of her vehicle. There was significant damage to the side of the vehicle, including the mirror. After the crash, the pedestrian picked up his skateboard and ran northbound on 148th Avenue. The pedestrian was not located. The pedestrian is described as a white male juvenile, wearing a dark hoodie and a blue backpack, and carrying a skateboard. The entire incident was captured by a city of Bellevue traffic camera (warning: graphic video).

In the video, the pedestrian appears to get into a “three point stance” before running across the busy roadway against the light.

Bellevue Police are asking for anyone that knows the identity of the pedestrian to contact them at 425-577-5656. Any time an individual is involved in a collision that causes damage to a vehicle, they are required to stop and provide information to the other involved party. This includes pedestrians.

Bellevue Child Missing For Six Years

Today marks the sixth anniversary of the day that 2-year-old Sky Metalwala was reported missing, and Bellevue Police continue to seek leads in the case. On November 6th, 2011, 2-year-old Sky Metalwala was reported missing in Bellevue by his mother, Julia Biryukova. Julia reported that she left Sky in her vehicle after it ran out of gas in Bellevue. A police investigation revealed inaccuracies in Julia’s statement, including the fact that her car was not out of gas and had no mechanical problems. Julia spoke with investigators on the day she reported Sky missing, however has since refused to participate in the police investigation. Sky’s father, Solomon Metalwala, has been an active supporter of the effort to locate Sky. To date, investigators with the FBI, Bellevue Police Department, and Redmond Police Department have pursued over 2,500 tips, spent over 14,000 hours, and over 2 million dollars in this lengthy investigation, however Sky remains missing.

Police remain hopeful this case will be solved, and in May of 2017 an age progressed photo showing what Sky would look like as a seven-year-old boy was released (photo).

If anyone has any information regarding this case, they are urged to contact the Bellevue Police Department by contacting Investigations Captain John McCracken at 425-452-7658 or E-mail JMcCracken@bellevuewa.gov.