UPDATE: Shootout between two injures Bail Bondsman, Man in Burien

A shootout in Burien early Wednesday morning resulted in the wounding of a bail bondsman and another man, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Cindi West of the KCSO said the bondsman was apparently staking out a house…

Three Suspects in Tuesday’s Armed Robbery of Pawn X-Change Charged

KOMO News is reporting that the three suspects in last Tuesday’s armed robbery of the Pawn X-Change in Burien (read our coverage here) are all facing first degree robbery charges. The three charged... [Read more]

FOLLOWUP: Chris Saunders had Gun Pointed at his Head in Burien Robbery

As they were driving north on First Avenue South Tuesday night, Chris Saunders’ fiancé knew something was wrong when she saw three suspicious men wearing all black, holding duffel bags and running towards the rear of the Pawn X-Change…

Suburban King County Council on Gangs taking Survey on Violence

If you’re like many Burien residents, you may be more concerned about increasing violence in the area, especially after some recent incidents, including school lockdowns as well as Tuesday night’s... [Read more]

UPDATE: Third Suspect arrested for Armed Robbery in Burien Tuesday night

Two suspects were in custody Tuesday evening (Feb. 28) after an armed robbery during which shots were fired at the Pawn X-Change, 15421 1st Ave. S., in Burien. At least one other suspect either escaped…

Burien About to Install Security Cameras Around Downtown Library

A confrontation in late January, involving a large group of young males, threatened to break into a fight in the main lobby of the Burien Library/City Hall building…

SCAM ALERT: Former Electrolux Vacuum Salesman’s Fraud, Threats Suck

The Normandy Park Police Department released the following scam alert to residents on Wednesday (Feb. 22), based on information passed along by Burien Block Watch members: The Normandy Park Police Department... [Read more]

Sylvester Middle School Briefly Put Into Lockdown Wednesday Morning

Wednesday morning (Feb. 22) around 11 a.m., Burien’s Sylvester Middle School was put into lockdown mode due to a burglary in progress near the school. Police apprehended the suspect, all students... [Read more]

Saturday Night Carjacking Incident Sounds Like it’s from an Action Movie

On Saturday night (Feb. 18) around 7:18 p.m., police received a 911 call about a person with a gun in the area of the 500 block of South 150 Street in Burien (map below). It all sounds like a scene from... [Read more]

CRIME: Major Police Turnout Near Olde/Lake Burien Tuesday Afternoon

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer If you were near the Olde/Lake Burien neighborhood Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 21) between around 1:30 – 3 p.m., you may have wondered what all the police action was,... [Read more]

Citizen’s Police Academy, CERT Training Starting in March

Two programs aimed at helping citizens understand how police and emergency services personnel work are starting in March: CITIZEN’S ACADEMY Together with Burien and SeaTac Police Services, a program... [Read more]

King County Sheriff’s Seeking Public’s Help Finding Home Invasion Robbers

As we first reported last week – there was a home invasion robbery in Burien on Wednesday (Feb. 8th), when a group of three knocked on the door of a house in the 13500 block of 6th Ave SW in Burien,... [Read more]

CRIME: Robbers Invade Home, Assault Woman, Steal Car In Burien Wed. Night

by Scott Schaefer A home invasion robbery took place Wednesday night (Feb. 8th) around 10:19 p.m., where a group of three knocked on the door of a house in the 13500 block of 6th Ave SW in Burien (map... [Read more]

WATERLAND BLOG: Jennifer Walstrand’s Killer Found Guilty

Jennifer Walstrand From our sister site The Waterland Blog comes this report by Ralph Nichols about how Daniel Alexander Threadgill will face a minimum of 30 years in prison when he is sentenced for the... [Read more]

County Budget Cuts Have Left North Highline With Fewer Police

Burien Police Chief Scott Kimerer by Jack Mayne Burien’s police chief say he was a bit perplexed at recent increases in crime in the unincorporated parts of the North Highline Unincorporated area, but... [Read more]

VIDEO: Surveillance Video Released In White Center Robbery

The King County Sheriff’s Office has released the following surveillance video of a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening (Jan. 24) around 7:30 p.m. at Pawn Pros in the 10200 block of 16 Ave SW in White... [Read more]

Boy Scout Troop #398 Burglarized Of At Least $3,000 Worth Of Camping Gear

Boy Scout Troop 398, which meets at Normandy Park Congregational Church, has been the victim of two recent break-ins, with losses totaling at least $3.000. “Someone cut the locks off of our storage... [Read more]

NORMANDY PARK BLOG: Police Issue ‘Car Prowl & Mail Theft Alert’ Wednesday

From our sister site The Normandy Park Blog comes this crime alert – Normandy Park Police on Wednesday issued a ‘Car Prowl and Mail Theft Alert’ for residents. Read the full story here.  Read More →

Some Recent B-Town Crime Reports & Tips To Keep Your Home Safer

Several BTB Readers have been contacting us recently with their own personal crime reports, ranging from break-ins to prowlings to apparent drive by shootings and more. Here are two recent reports: BTB... [Read more]