We have good news from the Seattle Police Department regarding the string of recent robberies in Queen Anne and Magnolia. SPD Crime Prevention Coordinator Terrie Johnston, who spoke with me on Tuesday as part of our crime prevention story, emailed me today with an update. She writes,

First I wanted to let you know that per the Robbery Detective assigned the most recent string of robberies; the suspects were identified and have been arrested.  This is good news for those Magnolians who were unnerved by the robbery which occurred on Magnolia Blvd. in the early morning hours last week.

I have also learned from some of your e-mails, that there have been sightings of suspicious persons walking around Magnolia in the late night, early morning hours looking into cars, paying close attention to homes.  When confronted by a block watcher, the group ran away.  This certainly warrants a 9-1-1 call.  Anyone trying door handles of parked cars, going up into the yards of homes, studying the contents of vehicles, though not illegal, is suspicious.  We need you to report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.  Try to get good descriptions of any cars that may be involved, and the direction headed. Many SPD Police Commanders live on Queen Anne and Magnolia, and even if you know them well enough to call them at home w/reports of neighborhood suspicions, the first number to call is 9-1-1 so a Queen Sector car can be dispatched.

Lastly, I wanted to say thank you to the Block Captains and Contacts who share the e-mails we send to you from the Crime Prevention office of SPD’s West Precinct.   I appreciate your efforts.

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