What a day:
A 39-year-old cyclist was killed after a collision with a van in Ballard.
Police arrested a man in his apartment on Boylston and Howell after the man allegedly fired an air rifle at several cars from his balcony.
An alleged car prowler was hit by a car on I-5 while fleeing from police.
A bank in Wedgwood was robbed in the mid-afternoon and another bank robber left a “suspicious device” behind at the Washington Mutual on 5th and Union, shutting down traffic in the area during rush hour while the bomb squad was called in.
There was a shootout in the Central District and two masked men robbed a pet food store on Capitol Hill at gunpoint.
And finally, Police arrested a third soldier for his involvement in a string of robberies in the University District last month.
Thankfully, things have been a bit quieter today.
Wasn’t there also a bank robbery at the Bank of America in Wedgewood yesterday?
I knew I forgot something. Fixed.
They also found a couple in their 60s murdered in their home near Kent. What was going ON yesterday??
The security cam pics of the Wedgewood BoA robber deserve their own Slog post:
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/seatt…
Don’t forget our favorite incarcerated goat.
Jonah – What is the status of the guy who was hit on I-5?
Actually, there were two or three shootings in the CD yesterday, depending on how you count them. According to an eyewitness, at least one featured a shotgun.
Also, last night on Eastlake between Lynn and Louisa, a half dozen squad cars were surrounding a Camaro in the Starbuck’s parking lot with their guns drawn. Not sure it it was related to one of the aforementioned crimes, but it was hardly surprising yesterday. I didn’t stick around to see what was up because I didn’t want to be late for LOST.
To be fair, the cyclist getting hit by the van wasn’t really a crime, just a horrific traffic accident. Although, I guess it remains to be seen who was at fault.
What happened with the BB gun loser? I know the other stories were more pressing and important, but that one at least sounded humorous. I’ve looked for more info online and I can’t really find anything. It sounds like he was shooting at people too, so I kinda want a police report and (please god) a mugshot.
I just want to see the look on the douchebag’s face, shortly after he was told he’s busted for thousands of dollars worth of property damage.
Heh, Micheal Moore bandit.
have i been living in new york too long or is this unremarkable?
@11 that’s why we live in seattle. it’s not new york.
@4, @10: Yeah, I too thought “Michael Moore” was an apt description, until I saw “Typical Cougar” in the comments section (the dude was wearing a Wazzu hat). Win.
Never underestimate the sneakiness of a bank robber wearing a Wazzu hat when they’re really a combat vet who went to SPU …
Rob a pet food store? Really?
http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2009/0…
There’s more info on the BB gun kid. 21 years old, charged with assault and malicious mischief.
what the fuck. and I thought we were bad. love, oakland
Is robbing someone a way to get out of the army?
crime rates go up when there’s a recession!?
who predicted that!
although, i did predict that there would be a lot more shoplifting due to the fact that people simply can’t afford to buy stuff. but i guess shooting at cars with a rifle from your balcony is acceptable too…
Now that I’ve moved to Detroit – I feel much safer!
Rent is damn cheap here