July 14
Cars shot with BB’s: At about 6:53 a.m. near the 1200 block of S. 336th Street, an unknown suspect shot BB’s at a victim’s rear window, causing numerous holes. One BB struck the console above the steering wheel and damaged the display screen. The victim thinks it is a retaliation for a previous incident where the victim’s son was assaulted by numerous teens a week ago. No suspect information at this time.
Bookstore robbed: At about 7:24 p.m. near the 31325 block of Pacific Highway S., officers responded to a strong armed robbery in progress at the Barnes & Noble bookstore. The victim was an employee and handed the suspect money from the cash register. The suspect was gone prior to police arrival.
July 15
Man threatens to shoot employee: At about 3:11 p.m. near the 1600 block of S. 324th Street, police responded to threats at a business. An employee reported a man said he was going to shoot the employee. Police contacted a man outside of the business who matched a description of the suspect. Police detained the suspect and found the man to be in possession of contraband. The contraband was seized, the man was trespassed from the business and offered drug resources.
Man huffing cans: At about 7:25 p.m. near the 1715 block of S. 325nd Street, police responded to a department store for reports of a man “huffing” canned air in the restroom. The man was found unresponsive, sitting on the toilet and drooling. The man became responsive to police after a couple of seconds. Police detained the man and he was trespassed without prosecution.
July 16
Dead man in parking lot: At about 1:07 p.m. near the 35020 block of Enchanted Parkway South, a man was found passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle near Hobby Lobby. When police arrived on scene, they pounded on the window and there was no response from the man. Police broke the car’s window to gain entry and the man was confirmed deceased. King County medical examiners responded to the scene.
Trash dump: At about 1:58 p.m. near the 30200 block of Pacific Highway South, a city employee reported seeing a man who stopped his vehicle on the side of the road and dumped a large amount of trash in the wooded area. The employee took photos and confronted the man. The man’s vehicle was a rental and the suspect has not been identified or located.
Bank robbed: At about 4:44 p.m. near the 3000 block of Pacific Highway South, police responded to a bank robbery. The suspect was gone on arrival. No weapons were involved and there were no injuries. No suspect information available.
July 17
Gun found in park: At about 4:48 p.m. near the 900 block of S. 315th Street, a person found a gun laying in the grass at a park. Officers called the number associated with the handgun and the owner responded, saying the gun fell out of his pocket while he was walking his dog.
Firearm brandished: At about 4:54 p.m. near the 29600 block of Pacific Highway South, officers responded to reports of a suspect brandishing a firearm. The suspect was gone when officers arrived on scene.
July 18
Dog bites person: At about 9:12 a.m. near the 1400 block of SW 314th Street, a dog broke out of a fenced area through a gate and bit a victim multiple times. South King Fire and Rescue crews responded to treat the victim. The victim received further treatment at St. Francis Hospital. Police were unable to respond to the scene, but made contact with the victim and dog owner via phone.
Weapon threat: At about 2:59 p.m. near the 2109 block of SW 336th Street, officers responded to a Safeway grocery store for a report of threats with a weapon. The suspect attempted to flee the scene, but was taken into custody by officers.
Person grabbed inappropriately in wave pool: At about 5:48 p.m. near the 36200 block of Enchanted Parkway South, a person said she was in the wave pool at the water park and had been grabbed inappropriately by a male suspect. After a police investigation, the male suspect was placed into custody for indecent liberties and booked into the jail.
Man kicks, shatters door: At about 7:07 p.m. near the 1610 block of S. 347th Street, employees found a man sleeping at the location in the grass. The witness gave him something to eat. Later, the suspect came into the restaurant demanding something to drink. The man was asked to leave the premises due to his disrespectful request. On the way out, he kicked a door and caused the glass to shatter. He rode off on a bicycle and was not located by police.
July 19
Suspect rapes woman during massage: At about 2:08 a.m. near the 2100 block of S. 324th Street, a victim went to a suspect’s residence at the recommendation of a relative for a massage. During the massage, the suspect raped the victim by digital penetration. The suspect was identified, located and arrested at his residence. The suspect was booked into jail.
Home invasion robbery: At about 3:05 a.m. near the 33600 block of 25th Place SW, a person was the victim of a home invasion robbery. Two suspects stole the victim’s vehicle and property while threatening him with a firearm.
