Burien robbery led to the demise of teen burglary ring
A group of five teenagers suspected in a spree of pattern robberies at businesses around Seattle are off the streets and could soon be facing charges. Since December, the group of suspects — which includes a 16-year-old, two 17-year-olds, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old — have robbed at least seven corner stores and pawn shops in north and south Seattle while masked and armed. Several were caught at the scene of a robbery and hostage situation at a Burien pawn shop. Police arrested the others as a result of the Burien investigation.
Seattle Police Department Robbery detectives interviewed the men in jail, where they each admitted to robbing several businesses. Detectives arrested a fourth member of the group in south Seattle on March 14, and a fifth suspect turned himself in to police on March 19.
Sex offender accused of sending inappropriate messages to teen boy
A sex offender was convicted in Idaho and is accused of contacting at least one Burien boy for naked photographs, and several Seattle boys. According to court documents, 20-year-old Pedro Navarro threatened to burn a boy's house down if he didn't send him a naked photo. Six boys have come forward and said that Navarro posed as a teenage girl and texted them sexually explicit messages. He's now being held in the King County jail on $100,000 bail.
Illegal geoduck shipments stopped at Sea-Tac Airport
State and federal wildlife agents say most of 3,500 pounds of illegally harvested geoducks seized at Sea-Tac Airport will be destroyed. They said the shellfish gathered near sewer outfalls and other unsafe areas might pose a serious health risk. Criminal charges are likely against at least two companies.
Fight at Burien Transit Center
King County Sheriff’s deputies, Burien police officers, and two medic vehicles responded to a fight Thursday night, March 22, at the Burien Transit Center. No injuries were reported.
Car break-ins, vandalism, prowlers and thefts
13700 blk 24th Ave. S., 15200 blk Intl. Blvd. S., 3000 blk S. 154th St., 15000 blk Military Rd. S., 14800 blk Military Rd. S., 2800 blk S. 135th St., 13300 blk 26th Ct. S., 500 blk S. 152nd, 1000 blk S.W. 150th St., 1200 blk S.W. 124th St., 12400 blk 28th Ave. S., 11400 blk Military Rd. S.
Residential burglaries and break-ins
13500 blk 24th Ave. S., 500 blk S. 158th, 11200 blk Glendale Way S., 13000 blk 16th Ave. S.W., 16000 blk Des Moines Memorial Dr.
