Lake Forest Park resident thwarts burglary

From Lake Forest Park Police

Friday afternoon, an extremely alert resident of Lake Forest Park observed a suspicious vehicle driving slowly through the neighborhood.

The vehicle stopped at her neighbor’s house and one person got out of the vehicle and went around back. The front door opened and the second person walked through the front door. The citizen immediately called 911 and officers began driving to the residence.

Once police were on scene, one of the suspects ran from the house. Officer Parrish and Detective Matthews gave chase. The suspect was caught and arrested. The second suspect left the house and was located by officers and Lynnwood K9 after he had shed his clothes and stolen items from the residence.

Both suspects will be booked into jail; charges are pending. 

GREAT JOB by all involved! First thanks to the alert citizen! Second, great job by LFP officers, Bothell, King County, and all the other agencies involved. Remember to call 911 when you have that gut feeling something is not right and get a good description. Way to go!