Below are selected crime reports for the week of August 14th, 2017. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents in Bellevue. For more information, please visit our online crime map.
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Today at 2:50 p.m., Bellevue Police responded to a report of a purse theft st the Bellevue Square Mall. The four suspects fled in a car that was subsequently located by a Bellevue Police motorcycle Officer in the Newport Hills neighborhood. The suspects fled a short distance in the vehicle, and the ditched the car near 120th Ave SE and SE 60th Street and ran away on foot. Three of the suspects were detained in the area by Officers a short time later, and the final suspect was located in the yard of a residence with the assistance of a Seattle Police K-9 unit and King County’s Guardian One helicopter. The remaining suspect ran into a nearby residence in the 7100 block of 121st Ave SE in Newcastle, and police believe he may be hiding in the attic of a house and may be armed. The residents of the house have been evacuated and police are awaiting the arrival of a Bellevue Police SWAT team to make entry. 121st Ave SE is closed between Newcastle Way and SE 73rd Place while police conduct this investigation. Ringdall and Tillicum middle schools were locked down as a precaution, however police do not believe there are any additional suspects in the neighborhood, besides the suspect police believe is hiding in the attic.
Bellevue Police were able to arrest two burglary suspects less than 12 hours after the crime, thanks to teamwork and coordination by a number of Officers. This Monday at 2:44 a.m., Bellevue Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 10500 block of Cliff Place. The victim told police that she had left the windows of the residence open due to the hot weather. The suspects entered the home and stole electronics, a wallet, and then stole the victim’s vehicle, which was parked in the driveway outside. The victim provided surveillance video of the suspects to the investigating Officer.
The Officer distributed the surveillance video images to the Police Department in hopes that the suspects could be identified, and another Officer recognized one of the suspects as a juvenile that lived in Bellevue. Officers, with the assistance of the School Resource Officer at Bellevue High School, took the 15-year-old suspect into custody later that day. Other Officers conducting a check of the suspect’s residence located the victim’s vehicle, along with the second 15-year-old juvenile suspect, who ran away from the scene but was later arrested. Stolen property from two additional burglaries was located in the possession of one of the suspects.
The suspects were interviewed by Detectives and one admitted to entering the residence through the open window and taking the items and vehicle. One of the suspects admitted to 8 additional burglaries, 5 auto thefts, and approximately 40 motor vehicle prowls. Both suspects were booked into the King County Youth Center and have been charged with burglary, possession of stolen property, and auto theft.
Bellevue Police would like to take this opportunity to remind residents that open windows are an attractive target for burglars. Police recommend that you only leave windows open that are not accessible from the ground floor. The presence of surveillance video was extremely helpful in this case.
Below are selected crime reports for the week of August 14th, 2017. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents in Bellevue. For more information, please visit our online crime map.
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Police Target Sex Buyers in Ongoing Effort to Curb Human Trafficking
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Today, investigators with the Bellevue Police Department and the King County Sheriff’s Office concluded a large scale undercover operation aimed at targeting online buyers of sex in King County. The investigation, dubbed “Operation On Demand”, resulted in the arrest of over 100 individuals for soliciting prostitution. Those individuals are expected to be charged by Bellevue city prosecutors with soliciting prostitution, a misdemeanor, beginning this afternoon.
Law enforcement throughout King County has been targeting buyers of sex as part of an ongoing push to reduce the demand for prostitution with the goal being to reduce human trafficking in our region. Demand reduction has been proven to be an effective method of reducing the demand for prostitution and the demand for trafficked sex workers.
“A year ago, the Bellevue Police Department and the King County Sheriff’s Office dismantled a large scale human trafficking ring,” said Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett. “This operation is a continuation of our effort to eradicate human trafficking crimes. We will continue to devote our combined resources to combat this plague.”
This investigation was a joint operation involving the Bellevue Police Department, King County Sheriff’s Office, NORCOM 911, the Washington State Fusion Center, and the City of Bellevue Prosecutor’s Office.
Students in the Bellevue School District head back to class on Thursday, Aug. 31, to begin the 2017-2018 school year. Bellevue’s Police and Transportation departments coordinate with the school district to make sure students, parents and commuters can reach their destinations safely.
Start times vary by school; the district has the details. Allowing a little extra time to reach schools and jobs is recommended, especially for the first few days of the school year.
Bellevue Police remind motorists that when yellow lights are flashing in school speed zones, the speed limit is reduced to 20 mph. In other school zones, the 20-mph limit is in effect when children are present, so be prepared to slow down and watch out for students. Also, remember to stop for school buses when lights are flashing or the stop sign is out — or be prepared to pay a substantial fine.
The city’s photo enforcement cameras will operate during school hours at Odle Middle School, Lake Hills Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School.
Here are some safety tips for drivers and pedestrians from the Bellevue Police Department:
Below are selected crime reports for the week of August 14th, 2017. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents in Bellevue. For more information, please visit our online crime map.
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Below are selected crime reports for the week of August 14th, 2017. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents in Bellevue. For more information, please visit our online crime map.
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Below are selected crime reports for the week of July 17th, 2017. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents in Bellevue. For more information, please visit our online crime map.
08/07/2017
| TIME
01: 05 |
CONTACT TYPE
trespass |
LOCATION
3800 blk Factoria Blvd SE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-41655 |
| NARRATIVE
Subjects involved in a disturbance/ possible DV. Both subject were trespassed however male suspect refused to comply with directions to leave the area and was arrested for trespass and. Female subject was found to have entered the bar with false ID (18 years old) and was issued a summons for MIP. While Officers were at the scene, another drunk patron pulled down and damaged a handicap sign while attempting demonstrating “pole dancing” skills to his friends. That subject was detained and summoned for Malicious mischief. Report forwarded to Liquor control board for possible over service complaint. |
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| TIME
13: 00 |
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant |
LOCATION
100 blk 124 Ave Ne |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-41725 |
| NARRATIVE
Officer observed a broken down car and contacted the driver. Driver was later arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant. |
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| TIME
23: 13 |
CONTACT TYPE
BURGLARY |
LOCATION
13200 blk Spring St. |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-41831 |
| NARRATIVE
Unknown suspect entered fenced area surrounding a building belonging to Sound Transit. The suspect sawed through metal conduit, cut off several strands of copper high voltage power line and fled the scene. |
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08/08/2017
| TIME
02: 20 |
CONTACT TYPE
Theft, obstructing, Assault |
LOCATION
300 blk Bellevue Way |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-41854 |
| NARRATIVE
At 0220 hours, Officers contacted a suspect after they observed him steal water from the grocery store. During the contact, the suspect denied any wrongdoing and refused to identify himself to officers. The suspect suddenly got up and attempted to leave. Both officers attempted to detain him for the theft and he resisted arrest and later escaped on his skateboard. A perimeter was established and Ofc. Bradley and K9 Ozzie located suspect’s skateboard however the suspect was not located. |
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| TIME
15: 46 |
CONTACT TYPE
Assist |
LOCATION
900 blk 110th Ave. NE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
Kirkland 17-27458 |
| SUBJECT INFO (REDACTABLE) | |||
| NARRATIVE
Bellevue officers assisted Kirkland P.D. with a traffic stop after it was determined that the driver of a vehicle had an outstanding warrant for 1st degree molestation of a child. He was taken into custody without incident and booked by KPD. There were no charges in Bellevue. |
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08/09/2017
| TIME
01: 39 |
CONTACT TYPE
Warrants |
LOCATION
Lakemont Blvd / SE Newport Way |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42104 |
| NARRATIVE
Officer ran the vehicle’s license plate while driving down the road, and discovered that the registered owner had a Felony DV Assault 2 warrant out of Seattle with $75,075 bail. Officer stopped the vehicle, positively identified the Suspect, and arrested him on his warrant without incident. |
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| TIME
10: 12 |
CONTACT TYPE
MV Theft |
LOCATION
3000 blk 148th Ave SE (Michael’s Toyota) |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42156 |
| NARRATIVE
Suspect stole a vehicle from the dealership while two motorcycle Officers were in the parking lot dealing with an unrelated accident. They caught up with subject who was intermittently stopping and continuing as he headed north on 148th Ave NE and not yielding but not driving above the speed limit. This continued with Officers converging at the suspect’s location at 148th and Main where he was stopped for traffic. Officer deployed a spike strip in front of the stolen vehicle. Suspect then drove over it and then rammed the citizen vehicle in front. Officers unsuccessfully attempted to break windows of the vehicle since suspect refused to comply with orders to get out of vehicle. Suspect then backed into Officer’s parked motorcycle knocking it over. Suspect then proceeded north two blocks before stopping and giving up to Officers. Suspect was taken into custody without further incident. |
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| TIME
13: 09 |
CONTACT TYPE
Assault |
LOCATION
3700 blk Factoria Blvd. SE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42183 |
| SUBJECT INFO (REDACTABLE) | |||
| NARRATIVE
Two subjects became involved in a road rage altercation. The suspect walked aggressively towards the victim’s vehicle and was pepper sprayed by the victim who felt threatened. The suspect continued towards the victim and struck him several times, which caused a black eye. The suspect was arrested and booked for assault 4th degree. |
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| TIME
12: 09 |
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant arrest |
LOCATION
2000 blk 148th Ave. NE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42173 |
| NARRATIVE
Officer contacted a subject whom he later determined that had two outstanding warrants. Suspect was arrested and booked. |
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| TIME
13: 39 |
CONTACT TYPE
Hit & Run/DUI |
LOCATION
10200 blk NE 8th St. |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42189 |
| NARRATIVE
The suspect struck multiple vehicles while leaving a parking lot in the downtown area. He then failed to yield when an Officer initiated a traffic stop a few minutes later. Another Officer located the suspect vehicle, which was southbound on I-405 and conducted a traffic stop in Renton. The suspect was determined to be intoxicated and he was booked and transported to Bellevue Booking for processing. |
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| TIME
22: 24 |
CONTACT TYPE
Assault 4 / Trespass |
LOCATION
2400 blk 148th Ave SE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42289 |
| NARRATIVE
Victim was leaving a soccer game at the park when he was involved in a disturbance with a group of young One suspect was located and arrested for assault & trespass. |
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08/10/2017
| TIME
01: 13 |
CONTACT TYPE
DV Assault 4 |
LOCATION
4000 blk 149th Ave SE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42326 |
| SUBJECT INFO (REDACTABLE) | |||
| NARRATIVE
Drunk adult son grabbed telephone from his mother/victim, who was already using the phone. Victim grabbed the phone back, and a tussle ensued over the phone during which son assaulted mom. Suspect booked into jail for DV Assault 4. |
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| TIME
14: 30 |
CONTACT TYPE
Criminal Impersonation |
LOCATION
10100 blk NE 8th St. |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42490 |
| NARRATIVE
The suspect approached a mother & daughter at a store and attempted to get the 19 year old daughter’s phone number. During the contact, the suspect indicated that he was a law enforcement officer and he flashed a badge that was under his shirt. The victims left the area and later reported the incident at the Crossroads substation. Investigation is ongoing. |
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| TIME
16: 07 |
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant |
LOCATION
100 blk 148th Ave. SE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42486 |
| NARRATIVE
Subject was placed under arrest by officers after it was confirmed that he had a warrant out of Missouri for fraud with full extradition. He was subsequently transported and booked into jail to be transported back to Missouri. |
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08/11/2017
| TIME
12: 19 |
CONTACT TYPE
DV Assault |
LOCATION
16000 blk SE 10th ST |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42653 |
| NARRATIVE
Suspect was arrested after he assaulted his girlfriend. Booked into Jail. |
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| TIME
13: 19 |
CONTACT TYPE
Criminal Trespass |
LOCATION
300 blk 120th AVE NE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42668 |
| NARRATIVE
Loss prevention reported that a subject was lurking around the store with power tools and requested he be issued a notice of trespass. Upon contact it was found he’d previously been trespassed in July from the store for theft. He was arrested for criminal trespassing 1st degree. |
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| TIME
19: 30 |
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary / Organized Retail Theft |
LOCATION
5th Ave / Pine St. (Seattle) |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-39967 |
| NARRATIVE
The Downtown Unit developed probable cause that the suspect had committed a commercial burglary in Bellevue. The suspect has been involved in 8 separate burglary cases in Bellevue within the past 8 months. The Downtown Unit with the assistance of King County Metro Sheriff’s Deputies arrested the suspect in downtown Seattle. |
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08/12/2017
| TIME
13: 32 |
CONTACT TYPE
DV Assault 4 |
LOCATION
14700 blk NE 4th Pl. |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-42909 |
| NARRATIVE
Officers responded to the residence for a physical disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a mother and father restraining their son on the ground in an effort to keep him from harming himself. The son was quickly detained by Officers. |
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08/13/2017
| TIME
01: 39 |
CONTACT TYPE
Hit and Run |
LOCATION
1600 blk 156th Ave NE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-43013 |
| NARRATIVE
Suspect was traveling N/B on 156th Ave when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a brick wall in front of the apartments. Suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled to his residence. Officer contacted him at his residence and he admitted to driving and fleeing the scene of the accident. Suspect was issued a summons for Hit and Run. |
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| TIME
04: 36 |
CONTACT TYPE
DV ASSAULT /CPS |
LOCATION
12200 blk SE 60th ST |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-43025 |
| NARRATIVE
Suspect and girlfriend were involved in a physical fight. Suspect was arrested for DV assault and booked into jail. |
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| TIME
11: 15 |
CONTACT TYPE
Missing Person |
LOCATION
5000 blk 139th PL SE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-43050 |
| NARRATIVE
Missing person walked away from his parent’s home. He has not been heard from/seen since. He has a history of medical issues. Subject was entered into database as missing. |
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| TIME
07: 35 |
CONTACT TYPE
Reckless Burning |
LOCATION
15900 blk NE 1st ST |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-43032 |
| NARRATIVE
The victim found a bush had been burned during the overnight hours. Beauty bark surrounding the bush was also smoldering causing smoke. The victim observed a loud bang sometime during the night and believed it to be fireworks. |
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| TIME
20: 19 |
CONTACT TYPE
Malicious Mischief |
LOCATION
1800 blk 136 PL NE |
INCIDENT/CASE#
17-43110 |
| NARRATIVE
Suspect intentionally rammed two vehicles at the Bentley Dealership damaging a Rolls Royce valued at $355,000 and a Bentley valued at $250,000. Total amount of damage was estimated to be $500,000. A witness called in to report seeing the suspect in his Honda Accord repeatedly ramming vehicles. Officers responded and detained the suspect without incident. The suspect was booked into jail. |
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