The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-initiated activities handled by officers. To be respectful of privacy, exact addresses and victim/arrestee names are not included in this listing.
| Call Highlights by Nature of Call |
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| 66 9-1-1 Problems (Emergencies) | 7 Disturbances | 13 Thefts
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6 Accidents
| 11 Hazardous Roadways
| 4 Unwanted Subjects
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13 Agency Assists
| 6 Noise Complaints
| 4 Vehicle Prowls
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3 Assaults
| 11 Reckless Driving | 3 Vehicle Thefts |
19 Citizen Assists
| 36 Suspicious
| 21 Welfare Checks |
| TOTAL OVERALL CALLS: 491 |
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Call Type: Missing Child (and found!)
Time/Date: 1106, 05/15/23
Location: 900 BLK DISCOVERY CIRCLE NE
Description: On 05/15/23, a concerned parent called to report their child missing this morning over the course of two hours. The child did not have a cell phone and had no idea where they would have gone. Fortunately, the child returned home before officers could even begin searching the area!
Call Type: Traffic Hazard
Time/Date: 1648, 05/15/23
Location: 1800 BLK 10TH AVE NW
Description: Along Lake Drive, a tree had fallen over the roadway, blocking one lane of travel. No vehicles were damaged, nor were there any reported injuries. Officers notified the City of Issaquah’s Public Works department of the incident, who worked to clear the road.
Call Type: Vehicle Prowl Report
Time/Date: 1013, 05/16/23
Location: 1900 BLK NE PARK DR
Description: On 05/16/23, an individual parked their vehicle in the parking lot next to a local playground and went for a walk. Upon returning, they found their back window smashed in and their purse, along with its contents, missing. Unfortunately, there was no suspect information or leads to go on.
Call Type: Vehicle Prowl Report
Time/Date: 1346, 05/16/23
Location: 4500 BLK WEST LAKE SAMMAMISH PKWY
Description: Around 1346hrs an individual parked their vehicle in a trailhead parking lot and went for a walk. Upon returning, they found their passenger window smashed in and their garage door opener and two random items of clothing were stolen. Unfortunately, there was no suspect information or leads to go on.
Call Type: Suspicious/ Welfare Check (Multiple)
Time/Date: 1402+, 05/17/23-05/19/23
Location: Gilman/Olde Town Issaquah Area
Description: There were multiple calls regarding a bald man with a goatee, yelling and throwing things near the streets. When officers responded the first time, the individual would not speak to officers and began to move along. The second and third times, the individual ran, and officers were unable to locate the individual. The fourth and fifth times, the individual was located in a local park singing to themselves near the creek. Upon arrival, the subject refused services and resources, including speaking to the City Human Services Team or getting placement into a nearby shelter. As no crimes were committed and services were refused, officers left the man.
Call Type: Welfare Check/Disturbance (Multiple)
Time/Date: 2026, 05/17/23
Location: 700 BLK FRONT ST SOUTH
Description: On 05/17/2023, there were multiple calls reporting an elderly male laying on the sidewalk. A could of people tried to rouse him but the individual would not wake up. Officers arrived and were able to wake the subject, who responded that they lived in tent city and was not interested in assistance. Officers left only to receive another call reporting the subject was later found threatening people passing by. Officers returned and the subject agreed to wait off the property for their brother to pick him up.
Call Type: Theft In-Progress
Time/Date: 1308, 05/19/23
Location: 900 BLK NE PARK DR
Description: On 05/19/23, around 1308 hrs, two individuals were witnessed shoplifting 12 bottles of alcohol from a local business before getting into their vehicle and driving off. Based on the witness description, officers were able to locate and detain the subjects. After further review, one subject was arrested on investigation of Theft in the 3rd Degree and transported to the Issaquah City Jail, while the other subject was cited for Theft in the 3rd Degree and released so that they could care for their young children. All merchandise was returned to the store.
Call Type: Juvenile-Related (Shopping Cart Shenanigans)
Time/Date: 1832, 05/19/23
Location: 1400 BLK HIGHLANDS DR NE
Description: Around 1832 hrs, a call was received reporting 7 juveniles racing shopping carts in the parking lot of a local business. An officer spoke with the juveniles who stated they would return the shopping carts and find another location to hang out.
Call Type: Theft In-Progress
Time/Date: 1855, 05/19/23
Location: 1000 BLK NW GILMAN BLVD
Description: A call was received reporting a male had walked out of a local business with cold medicine and vitamins without paying. The subject was seen running down the street wearing a black jacket, plaid pants and carrying a red backpack. Officers were able to locate a subject matching the description. After confirming the subject, they were arrested on investigation of Theft in the 3rd Degree. All merchandise was returned to the store.
Call Type: Juvenile-Related (Bathroom Breakout)
Time/Date: 1524, 05/20/23
Location: 800 BLK FRONT ST NORTH
Description: On 05/20/23, a worried juvenile called to report they came out of a local gas station bathroom, to find themselves locked in the station alone. As it would turn out, the employee had left for lunch, accidentally locking the child inside. The very apologetic employee returned from lunch and let the juvenile out.
Call Type: Burglary Report
Time/Date: 1838, 05/20/23
Location: 2500 BLK 20TH AVE NE
Description: Around 1838 hrs, a resident called reporting they arrived home to find their home was burglarized. The back glass door was smashed in and their home was ransacked. The place was checked for prints and all available video footage was gathered. Unfortunately, none of the cameras accessible to the homeowner or the neighbors had footage of the suspects. This case, as well as others in the area, are actively under investigation by the police department.
NOTE: Most burglaries occur during the day, when burglars are on the lookout for unoccupied and unsecured homes, but they also occur at night. Do everything you can to make it look like you are home: lights on timers, leave the radio/tv on. Don’t ignore people knocking on your door. Many burglars knock first to determine if someone is home. If you don’t want to talk with them, don’t, but let them know you are there. Make sure you have access to cameras, and they record the footage for at least a week time frame. Keep safe and get to know your neighbors. You are the first line of defense against break-ins.
Call Type: Theft In-Progress
Time/Date: 2033, 05/21/23
Location: 700 BLK NW GILMAN BLVD
Description: A call was received reporting a male had walked out of a local business with multiple packages of meat without paying. The subject was seen running down the street wearing a black jacket and carrying a red backpack. Officers were able to locate a subject matching the description. After confirming the subject, they were arrested on investigation of Theft in the 3rd Degree. All merchandise was returned to the store.
Source: Calls for Service records for 05/15/23 - 05/21/23, Spillman Dispatch System, Issaquah Police Department (IPD).
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