Is a ‘Lipstick Kisser’ Prowler Kissing His Way Through a Burien Neighborhood?

It’s not quite a romantic Valentine gesture, but according to posts on a neighborhood Facebook Page, a ‘Lipstick Kisser’ may kissing his way through Burien’s Shorewood on the Sound... [Read more]

Here’s what all the Police Activity was around Moshier Field Wednesday Night

The King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting what all the police activity was around Moshier Field in Burien Wednesday night (Jan. 23) – they were searching for a burglary suspect after a residence... [Read more]

Detectives Searching for Wig-Wearing Suspect(s) in Multiple Burien Robberies

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We will be adding surveillance video to this post shortly, so check back again soon.] The King County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s)... [Read more]

UPDATE: Woman Raped, Man Assaulted During Home Invasion Monday Night

UPDATE TUESDAY, NOV. 12, 2012 2:30 p.m.: The King County Sheriff’s Office released some updated information on the home invasion robbery, assault and rape that happened Monday night, Nov. 11: A man... [Read more]

SEATAC BLOG: Vehicle Theft Leads to Arrest of Pilot in SeaTac Saturday Night

A 43-year old Oklahoma man, who police learned was a pilot who was supposed to fly a commercial plane from Seattle to Japan on Sunday morning, was arrested in SeaTac Saturday night (Nov. 3) after stealing... [Read more]

Burien Key Bank Robbed Monday; Suspect Escapes on Foot

The King County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed what many BTB Readers and Facebook Fans told us this afternoon – the Key Bank located in the 17800 block of First Ave South in Normandy Park Burien... [Read more]

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]

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…

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]

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]

UPDATE: Man Killed In White Center Result Of A Dispute, Not Robbery

UPDATE 12/28/11 1 p.m.: Wednesday morning’s homicide that occurred at White Center’s Seattle Bakery Roll was not the result of an attempted robbery attempt as police reported earlier, but rather... [Read more]

CRIME ALERT: Highline Athletic Club Trainer ‘Almost Stopped’ Robbery Friday

Reuben Baca, who works at BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club, reported on his Facebook Page Friday morning that he “almost stopped a robbery” of a Burien resident’s house. We’ll... [Read more]

Boy Scouts Robbed Of ‘About $1,700′ At Sylvester Middle School Monday Night

Local Boy Scouts were robbed of around $1,700 worth of equipment from their trailer parked overnight at Sylvester Middle School in Burien Monday night, according to police. According to Sgt. John Urquhart... [Read more]

‘He/She’ Robber Of Burien Walgreens Arrested, Discovered To Be A ‘She’

The King County Sheriff’s Department announced Wednesday (Jan. 19th) that they have arrested the infamous ‘He/She’ robber who hit the Burien Walgreen’s, as well as other pharmacies... [Read more]

Des Moines Woman Busted As ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Bank Robbing Bandit

On Tuesday (Jan. 11th), Kent Police arrested Kristin K. LeClaire, a 53-year-old Des Moines woman who was suspected in as many as 15 bank robberies in the area, and who became known as the “Mrs. Doubtfire”... [Read more]

Police Offering $2,000 Reward For ‘He or She’ Pharmacy-Robbing Bandit

Last week we posted photos of a female robber that Des Moines Police were seeking that appeared to be male, but apparently isn’t. On Tuesday (Dec. 21) the King County Sheriff’s Department... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Seeking Public’s Help In Identifying This Bank Robber

Des Moines Police announced Wednesday (Dec. 15th) that they’re seeking the public’s help in identifying a female bank robbery suspect, who robbed the US Bank located in the Safeway at 21401... [Read more]

Purse Snatcher Hits Tin Theater Again, Gets Around $200; Reward Offered

Olde Burien’s Tin Theater (BTB Advertiser), located next to the Tin Room Bar, was the victim of theft again on Thursday (Oct. 28th) apparently by the same purse snatcher who struck Oct. 14th, this... [Read more]

Bo’s Produce Stand Burgled; Culprit “At Least Eating Healthy” – Police

Story & Photos by Nicholas Johnson Bo Colello spent Thursday evening (Sept. 2nd) playing trivia at his son’s bar and grill in Des Moines. A little after 10 a.m. Friday morning he was forced to spend... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Refugee Farmers Struggle After Being Robbed

In an area that has been largely paved or developed with warehouses and industry, one of the last remaining parcels of farmland in the Kent Valley is being intensively farmed by refugees from Burundi,... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: B-Town Burgers Suffers Break-In, Burglary

Olde Burien business B-Town Burgers was broken into recently, suffering a shattered front glass door and a lost cash register. The break-in was discovered Thursday morning (July 15), and was brought to... [Read more]

Police Seek Help Finding Burien Bank Robber, Who May Be Dressed In Drag

The King County Sheriff’s Department, along with Seattle Police and the FBI are seeking the public’s help in identifying and apprehending what is possibly a male bank robber who disguises himself... [Read more]