Bellevue Teen Killed in Crash, Alcohol Suspected

A 19-year-old Bellevue resident died over the weekend after the vehicle he was driving lost control and struck two trees in a crash Saturday night in Bellevue. This past Saturday, at 8:50 p.m., Bellevue Police responded to a report of a one vehicle crash on 148th Avenue NE just north of NE 8th Street. When Officers arrived, they found a 2010 Mazda on the shoulder of the roadway. The driver and single occupant of the vehicle, a 19-year-old male, was partially ejected from the vehicle, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe that the vehicle had been traveling at a high rate of speed on the wet roadway prior to the crash. Police believe the driver lost control, and then struck a tree on the side of the roadway, causing the engine to separate from the front of the vehicle. Based on evidence located at the scene, Officers believe that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. The King County Medical Examiner responded to the scene, and will be assisting the Bellevue Police Department with making death notifications and determining the toxicology results for the driver. 148th Avenue was closed for approximately four hours as police investigated.  No other vehicles were suspected to be involved in the collision.

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Photo of the vehicle involved in Saturday night’s fatal crash in Bellevue. The vehicle’s engine completely separated from the front of the vehicle.

Bellevue Police Partner With Red Robin to Raise Funds For Special Olympics

This Saturday, members of the Bellevue Police Department will trade in their handcuffs for aprons to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington.Red Robin Flyer - Bellevue Square (002)

During this “Tip-A-Cop” event, volunteers will be stationed in the Red Robin restaurant at Bellevue Square Mall from 11:00am-2:00pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm serving patrons and accepting contributions from restaurant guests.

All of the event’s proceeds will remain in the area to benefit the local athletes of Special Olympics within King County who participate in Special Olympics Washington programming at no cost to themselves or their families.  The effort is comprised of personnel from numerous law enforcement agencies across the state of Washington, with a goal of collecting $100,000 throughout the state over the weekend.

Can’t make it to your local Red Robin? You can still contribute to this event and Special Olympics Washington online: impact.sowa.org/redrobintipacop

 About Special Olympics Washington

For more than four decades, Special Olympics has been bringing one message to the world- that people with intellectual disabilities can and will succeed if given the opportunity.  The mission remains as vital today as it did when the movement was founded in 1968, unleashing the human spirit through the transformative power of year round sport training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.   Every day, Special Olympics Washington empowers over 17,000 athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life.

About the Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics is the movement’s largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle.  At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an actual running event, in which officers and athletes run the Flame of Hope™ to the Opening Ceremonies of local Special Olympics competitions and State and National Games.  The Torch Run also encompasses a variety of fundraising efforts.  Annually, more than 2,500 members of law enforcement participate in the torch run throughout Washington, raising more than $500,000 for local Special Olympics programs.

UPDATE: child located – original post: Bellevue Police Searching For Missing 11-Year-Old Boy

Bellevue Police are asking for the publics assistance in locating a missing 11-year-old boy. The child, 11-year-old Harmin Kim, was last seen at 7 p.m. near the State Patrol office in Bellevue, which is located in the 2900 block of 156th Avenue SE. Kim is 4’6” tall and 80 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, blue jeans, and a green backpack. Bellevue Police have requested the assistance of the King County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue unit. No foul play is suspected at this time, however police are concerned due to the changing weather, the child’s age, and the length of time he has been missing. Anyone with information regarding Kim’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Bellevue Police by calling 911 or 425-577-5656.

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Photo of Kim. NOTE: Kim was not wearing glasses at the time of his disappearance.

Bellevue Police Investigating Assault and Robbery of Jewelry Courier

Today at 2:08 p.m., Bellevue Police responded to a reported assault in the Kelsey Creek Shopping center, which is located on the southeast corner of 148th Avenue and Main Street in Bellevue. When Officers arrived, they located a victim with non-life-threatening stab wounds. Investigators learned that the victim was a courier who was transporting an undisclosed amount of jewelry in his vehicle. A suspect approached the victim while he was seated in his vehicle in the parking lot, broke the drivers’ side window, and forcibly removed him from the car. The victim was then stabbed at least once, and the jewelry he was transporting was taken. The suspect then left in a vehicle.

The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are at the scene investigating, and a portion of the parking lot remains closed during the investigation. Police believe this was a targeted attack, and do not believe that there is any ongoing threat to the community.

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The victim’s vehicle after the assault and robbery of a jewelry courier in Bellevue 

Bellevue Police Investigating Series of Necklace Robberies

Bellevue Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspects involved in a recent series of necklace robberies in the city. The same suspects are also suspected of a similar crime in Redmond, WA that occurred on September 30th.  Between August 31 and September 23, Bellevue Police have responded to six separate incidents in which pedestrians wearing expensive jewelry have been targeted. In all cases, the suspects approached the female victim and ripped an expensive necklace from their neck. The suspects have targeted South Asian and East Indian females.

The suspects are described as African American males, between 20 and 35 years of age, with thin builds. At least one of the suspects is bald or has a shaved head. In one incident, the suspects worked in a team of two to distract the victim before stealing her necklace.

Bellevue residents and visitors are advised to be aware of their surroundings, and to call 911 if they believe they are being followed. Additionally, Bellevue Police are recommending that residents use caution when wearing expensive jewelry in public areas while police search for these suspects.

Anyone with information in these cases is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or make an online tip by going to www.crimestoppers.com. Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 if the information given leads to an arrest and charges or grand jury indictment of a felony offender.

 

LIST OF BELLEVUE CASES:

  •  08/31/2017     13700 Block of NE 10th Place
  • 09/05/2017     5000 Block of 148th Avenue NE
  • 09/15/2017     1200 Block of 156th Avenue NE
  • 09/18/2017     4700 Block of 148th Avenue NE
  • 09/21/2017     1600 Block of 156th Avenue NE
  • 09/23/2017     3500 Block of 148th Avenue NE

REDMOND CASE:

  • 09/30/2017     4800 Block of 156th Avenue NE

 

 

Bellevue Police Continue to Build Relationships With Diverse Community

Bilingual “At Your Service” brochures available at community centers,
library branches, schools, City Hall this week

As part of an ongoing effort to enhance police-community relations, the Bellevue Police Department will begin distributing bilingual brochures, in English and Spanish, about the roles and responsibilities of the police department. The brochure also features a link to the 10-minute-long YouTube video, At Your Service (available in English and Spanish), that explains how the police serve and protect the community.

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The multi-lingual brochure (English version shown), is designed to educate communtiy members about the roles and responsibilities of the Bellevue Police Department.

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