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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Crime Just to Recap Yesterday's Fucked Up Crimewave

Posted by Jonah Spangenthal-Lee on Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 1:33 PM

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.

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Wasn't there also a bank robbery at the Bank of America in Wedgewood yesterday?

Posted by elswinger on February 5, 2009 at 1:41 PM

I knew I forgot something. Fixed.

Posted by jonahsl on February 5, 2009 at 1:45 PM

They also found a couple in their 60s murdered in their home near Kent. What was going ON yesterday??

Posted by no more! on February 5, 2009 at 1:46 PM

The security cam pics of the Wedgewood BoA robber deserve their own Slog post:

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/seatt…

Posted by Just Sayin' on February 5, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Don't forget our favorite incarcerated goat.

Posted by Collin on February 5, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Jonah - What is the status of the guy who was hit on I-5?

Posted by R on February 5, 2009 at 1:48 PM

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.

Posted by Matt Fuckin' Hickey on February 5, 2009 at 1:51 PM

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.

Posted by jail goat on February 5, 2009 at 1:51 PM

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.

Posted by Stoppin ze throwinze on February 5, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Heh, Micheal Moore bandit.

Posted by Medina on February 5, 2009 at 2:16 PM

have i been living in new york too long or is this unremarkable?

Posted by cornballer on February 5, 2009 at 2:18 PM

@11 that's why we live in seattle. it's not new york.

Posted by spoiler alert on February 5, 2009 at 2:20 PM

@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.

Posted by coalescent_boy on February 5, 2009 at 2:32 PM

Never underestimate the sneakiness of a bank robber wearing a Wazzu hat when they're really a combat vet who went to SPU ...

Posted by Will in Seattle on February 5, 2009 at 2:55 PM

Rob a pet food store? Really?

Posted by GIMMEYOURKIBBLES on February 5, 2009 at 3:08 PM

http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2009/0…

There's more info on the BB gun kid. 21 years old, charged with assault and malicious mischief.

Posted by Stoppin ze throwinze on February 5, 2009 at 3:10 PM

what the fuck. and I thought we were bad. love, oakland

Posted by let's blame the economy on February 5, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Is robbing someone a way to get out of the army?

Posted by Ben on February 5, 2009 at 7:02 PM

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...

Posted by mAlissa on February 6, 2009 at 9:57 AM

Now that I've moved to Detroit - I feel much safer!

Rent is damn cheap here

Posted by Colton on February 6, 2009 at 10:04 AM