theft Section
Burien Man Robbed At Gunpoint Near Chelsea Park, Fights Off Attackers
The King County Sheriff’s Department reports that a 22-year old Burien man was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday morning (Jan. 26th) around 1am while walking near Chelsea Park when two men approached him,... [Read more]
An Open Letter To KOMO And Fisher Broadcasting
by Scott Schaefer Recently the B-Town Blog’s business model was soundly endorsed by Seattle’s KOMO/Fisher Broadcasting, when they launched numerous “local blogs” of their own. We,... [Read more]
Help Police ID These Mail Thieves & Credit Card Scammers
Detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Department are turning to the public in the hopes of identifying this pair of likely mail thieves who used a stolen debit card in several area cities: This... [Read more]
LOST: “Jack” (aka “Pumpkinhead”) Has Been Stolen!
From BTB Reader Ian Gunsul comes this shocking news about a recent theft in the 15700 block of 23rd Ave SW in Burien:
Subject: Jack snatched!!!
Message: Or “Pumpkinhead” as Shawn Underwood dubbed him: Jack has resided in front of our house off and on for a couple of years, becoming a neighborhood celebrity while waving a friendly hello to all passers by…
UPDATE: Police Arrest Thief Who Stole Car With Kids In It
UPDATE 3/24/09: Tuesday afternoon in Tukwila, King County Sheriff’s detectives arrested the man they believe stole a car with two young children in it. Here’s their release: The suspect who... [Read more]
Seahurst Elementary School PTA Treasurer Accused Of Theft
According to charges filed in King County Superior Court, Hilary Jane Pinter, PTA Treasurer for Burien’s Seahurst Elementary School, stole nearly $28,000 from the PTA account. Pinter, 34, was charged... [Read more]
WANTED: “Grandpa” Robber With Lots Of Coins In Pockets
According to KOMO News, the King County Sheriffs Office is seeking an elderly, grandfatherly vending machine robber (pictured above) who has been stealing from Coca Cola machines in SeaTac. Authorities... [Read more]
UPDATE: Armored Truck Robbed, Suspect On The Loose
6pm 12/30/08 UPDATE: The Seattle Times reports that “an armored-car guard was slightly injured this afternoon when a thief grabbed a bag of money out of his hands and fled” as the result of... [Read more]
Goods Stolen By Burien’s Calvos Being Returned
According to the Seattle P-I, numerous items stolen by convicted ex-Burien dentist Dr. Richard Calvo, his wife and father are now being returned to their original owners. The story mentions some of the... [Read more]
Catalytic Convertor Cut Off Truck At Burien Park & Ride
We found this interesting piece of news on the Three Tree Point Yahoo Group – on July 9th, a rather bold thief (thieves?) crawled under a truck belonging to resident (and BTB Photog) Ethan Janson... [Read more]
FBI Seeking Help Finding This Burien Bank Robber
BURIEN – There’s a bank robber on the loose who’s wanted in two B-Town robberies in May and June. Have you seen this man? Do you recognize him? If you know or recognize him, you are... [Read more]
Police Looking For Burien Bank Robbing “Candyman”
Police are searching for a bank robber they call the “Candyman” bandit, because he has been seen eating a lollipop and chewing gum during his robberies, one of which was in Burien, according... [Read more]
Burien Dentist Faces Year In Jail For Theft Ring
BURIEN – Richard Calvo, a Burien dentist, faces up to a year in jail after pleading guilty today along with two others in what police say was a massive theft ring that employed homeless and drug... [Read more]
Strange Ad O’The Day: “Don’t Post How Stupid She Is” & Angry Message To Burien Thief
Found on seattle-tacoma craigslist > tacoma > rants & raves: My wife was visiting her dad up in burien at the hospital. She stupidly left her keys in the truck along with a $2000 camara... [Read more]
Strange Ad O’The Day: Message To Car Thief About Child Seats
Found on seattle-tacoma craigslist > seattle > rants & raves: When you stole my wifes 94 dodge 4 door with an empty gas tank and the locking gas cap this morning you thought you were... [Read more]
Gas Thieves Striking B-Town Area Stations
WHITE CENTER – A team of gas thieves is stealing fuel from B-Town area gas stations. Images of the thieves, who have been helping themselves to hundreds of gallons of gas, have been captured by... [Read more]
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