Crime in Shoreline week ending 9-26-17 - caught in the act

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter week ending September 26, 2017

Many car prowls this week - most involving a breaking a window on the vehicle. Taken: wallet, purse, credit cards.

09-13 Burglar cut the lock to enter a storage unit at Highlander House on N 183rd, taking a stroller and a child's bike.

09-18 Daughter reported that her mother had punched her in the back of the head with a closed fist; case referred to CPS.

09-18 Man with mental problems was off his meds. Police went for welfare check after it was reported that he had broken a shop window and was running into traffic on Aurora and throwing clothing and paint around.

09-18 BHI deputies responded to report of man with mental issues who was having delusions.

09-19 Unknown male broke the office door of the Salvation Army on Westminster Way.

09-20 Hit and run. Vehicle hit mailboxes, cement post, and tree in the 2300 block of NW 197th. Left vehicle parts behind belonging to either a Kia or a Hyundai.

09-21 Shoreline couple were contacted because they were identified for a Trespass. They were in possession of stolen goods and were booked on outstanding warrants.

09-21 Two lockers prowled at YMCA. Cash was stolen but a gun was left.

09-21 Responding to a possible auto theft in progress, deputies found a man hiding in the garage at the Arabella apartments and arrested him on outstanding warrants, including possession of stolen goods.

09-22 Contacted man who was smoking in bus shelter and arrested him on outstanding theft warrant.

09-22 Investigation of suspicious vehicle in park n ride led to arrest for narcotics possession.

09-22 Stopped driver who made illegal left turn and booked him on outstanding felony warrant.

09-22 A couple, their child, and a friend are living in their cars on Shoreline streets. The adults all have extensive criminal histories.

09-22 BHI deputies responded to a man with mental issues who was off his meds and intoxicated.

09-23 Two juveniles and a friend who had just turned 18 were found at Paramount School Park after hours with alcohol and marijuana. All were released to their parents with a warning.

09-23 Residential burglary in 15300 block of Interlake. Removed the rear slider to gain access.

09-23 TV stolen from unlocked residence on Midvale.

09-23 Residential burglary 15500 block Stone. Forced entry. Took laptop and REI backpack.

09-23 Four teens smoking marijuana in Boeing Creek park after hours. Drugs confiscated and parents called.

09-24 Police interrupted commercial burglary in progress at strip mall on 199th and Aurora. Suspect was inside building and in possession of heroin.

09-25 Burglaries to several units at Ballinger Homes. Burglar was interrupted because neighbor called police. Many items were recovered.