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Four Suspects Arrested in Burglary Ring Targeting Asian Families in Northwest Washington

The men are believed to have stolen nearly $1.5 million in valuables from homes in Bellingham, Anacortes and other areas.

Thieves Break Into Popular West Seattle Taco Restaurant

Owners say losses go beyond cash after burglars target Fire Tacos on Alki

Three Arrested After Stolen Cars Found Driving 'In Tandem' in Tukwila

Suspects fled on foot after one vehicle crashed, leaving one with a broken arm

Bellingham Man Arrested for Lynden Church Bleachers Theft

Stolen bleachers were cut up and sold for scrap, police say.

Stolen Mail Dumped in West Seattle Trash

Resident finds opened and unopened mail from nearby neighborhood in her trash bin.

Stolen Scooter Reported at Westwood Village Target

Juan's yellow-and-black Yume scooter was taken from the store's parking lot.

Man Arrested After Alleged Robbery at Vancouver Towne Pump

Police say suspect William Jacob was booked on first-degree robbery charges after incident at convenience store.

Woman Arrested for Clarkston Vehicle and Dog Theft

19-year-old Genessa B. Musgrove faces charges of residential burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Burglars Steal $130,000 in Luxury Items from Seattle Home

Police investigating if break-in was targeted after designer purses, jewelry taken from Queen Anne residence.

Walla Walla Man Avoids Charges in Healthcare Burglary Case

Second City Hall case still pending as plea negotiations stall

Copper Wire Thieves Disrupt Sound Transit's 1 Line Again

Repeated thefts raise concerns about the vulnerability of the region's light rail system.

19-Year-Old Arrested for Cashmere Vehicle Vandalism

Suspect Chandler Clark faces charges after allegedly damaging cars with a rock

Copper Wire Theft Disrupts Light Rail Service in Kent, Federal Way

Thieves stole copper wiring, briefly shutting down the Federal Way Link Extension on the morning of February 20th.

Tri-Cities Residents Face Strict Rules on Street Parking for Disabled Vehicles

Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland enforce laws prohibiting long-term parking of inoperable cars on public streets

Grape Thieves Target Vineyards Across the Globe

Brazen grape heists reported in the U.S., France, and Germany

Kennewick Police Arrest Suspect in Valentine's Day Flower Theft

One suspect identified and arrested, another still at large after stealing bouquets and chocolate worth over $100 each.

Spokane Deputies Nab Retail Tool Thief Using Automated 'Flock' Cameras

Suspect Jared J. Munroe arrested after being tracked by license plate reader technology.

Man Sentenced to Jail for Illegal Salmon Fishing in Closed Washington River

Gregory Gallauher pleaded guilty to attempting to poach endangered chinook salmon in the Dungeness River.

Shelton Driver Crashes Into Debris on U.S. 101

Multiple vehicles hit debris after it fell from truck, Washington State Patrol says