Man throws hot soup on employee | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 17-21.

Nov. 17

Attempted catalytic converter theft: At about 1:55 a.m. near the 1800 block of S. 282nd Street, a woman heard her car alarm going off. She stepped outside and saw two men standing near her car. One man was attempting to saw off her catalytic converter. She told the men she was calling the police and they drove off. Her car was damaged, but her catalytic converter was still intact.

Employee punched: At about 5:43 p.m. near the 34520 block of 16th Avenue South, a man was arrested for fourth-degree assault after he became unruly at a customer service desk and punched a loss prevention employee in the face.

Carjacking: At about 6:08 p.m. near the 35200 block of 19th Avenue SW, a man called to report his vehicle was stolen at gunpoint. The man was not injured and there is no suspect information.

Nov. 18

Soup assault: At about 2:59 p.m. near the 28810 block of Military Road South, a disorderly man threw a cup of hot soup at an employee, then fled on foot across the street. Police arrested the man for a felony warrant and cited him for fourth-degree assault. He was booked into King County Jail.

Nov. 19

Shooting: At about 2 a.m. near the 32100 block of 19th Lane SW, residents of an apartment complex called 911 to report sounds of gunfire. Police located a 32-year-old man who was shot in the head and the shoulder and sustained life-threatening injuries. One witness told police they saw someone running away from the scene, but the suspect was not located. If you have information about this shooting, contact Federal Way police at 253-835-6700.

Domestic violence: At about 2:33 p.m. near the 1700 block of SW 309th Street, a couple got into an argument during which the boyfriend punched, dragged and strangled the girlfriend. The suspect left and returned with a gun, pointed it at the girlfriend, then stole her phone. The suspect was gone upon police arrival.

Nov. 20

Woman attacked: At about 2:47 p.m. near the 100 block of SW 332nd Place, a man damaged the front window of a woman’s apartment. The suspect poured alcohol on the resident and threatened to kill her.

Amazon delivery van stolen: At about 4:20 p.m. near the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, an Amazon delivery driver was delivering packages when his vehicle was stolen. The delivery van also had his wallet and an unknown number of Amazon packages inside.

Nov. 21

Stolen tools: At about 1:53 p.m. near the 3200 block of SW 326th Street, residents left their garage door open accidentally. An unknown suspect entered the garage and stolen power tools, hand tools and computer equipment. No camera footage available and no witnesses.

Stolen wallet: At about 2:50 p.m. near the 876 block of S. 333rd Street, a man called 911 to report his wallet was stolen out of his gym locker at the Federal Way Community Center. No suspect information.