The man arrested early Wednesday is believed to be the same suspect plaguing the area with break-ins. KIRO reported on one business owners efforts to nab the burglar in December
A man believed to be the serial burglar plaguing Central District businesses along E Union was caught in the act early Wednesday morning and taken into custody by police.
A business owner from the commercial cluster around 22nd Ave and E Union tells CHS he was calling 911 about yet another break-in at an area business Wednesday around 1 AM when the suspect casually strolled out of his latest target:
When I was peering in at the break there was shuffling inside so I called 911 right away. While on the phone with the dispatcher, the door opened and he walked right past me with a full pack. He ducked between a couple of houses and a bunch of patrol cars arrived about a couple minutes later. They found him at 22nd & Union carrying cameras from the shop. Apparently he has also broken into Hollow Earth Radio and had been packing up audio gear into a suitcase. We were there til about 2:15 giving statements and screwing the window shut etc. So glad he was actually caught because he has been in and out of everybody’s places so much lately. We had kicked him out of the cinema several times for hanging around at weird times and poking into drawers etc. This was the 2nd time he had hit Rare Medium and Hollow Earth.
Business owners believe the man is the same suspect involved in this Madrona burglary. Police took the suspect into custody in December but he has apparently been back in action in the area. We’re asking SPD for more information on the suspect and will follow up with more on any possible charges.
I would love to know if the man who created the sign shown got the pictures of his mother back. I work in Madrona and he came in and handed me the sign and told me this guy had stolen all his mothers photos and she had recently passed away. I remember saying how sad that was that he probably wouldn’t get caught or the pictures back. Can’t believe this jerk has been at it again. If anyone knows about the guys mothers photos please respond.
found an album, nicely kept on 19th Avenue in the 900 block
some notes from album would be a home in Winnetka, Illinois, Sara
Jones, Veronica Martha, aunt Louise with Rob,,
Nice work, “business owner” and SPD!
Okay, now he’s been caught – twice. Assuming he makes bail before going to trial, would it be too much for SPD to at least keep tabs on this guy until he can be put away for what will hopefully be a longish stretch?
If he gets out, ankle bracelet the mother fucker!