The Kent Police Department has created a website showcasing photos of 160 recovered stolen items including electronics, wallets, purses, backpacks, stereos, baby clothes and even a wedding dress; some of which may have been originally swiped in the Burien/South King County area.
According to police, a man and woman who are suspected of breaking into more than 100 cars have been busted. Now, they want to return the stolen items to their rightful owners.
The suspects were apparently caught when they used stolen credit cards at local businesses. Police then followed their trail and recovered the stolen stuff in a storage locker as well as at local pawn shops.
According to the website:
Suspects Mode of Operation:
Type of crime: Vehicle prowls (car break ins)
Method of entry: Break window or force door lock
Types of vehicles: Different types and styles but they favored FORD F-series trucks
Property targeted: luggage, purses, laptop computers, GPS units, assorted tools, backpacks, cameras, MP3 players, I-Pods, cell phones, CD players, car stereos, jewelry, anything of value.
Estimated time range of criminal activity: Past 3-4 months
Focus area of vehicle prowl activity: Kent, Tukwila, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, South Seattle, Unincorporated areas of South King County. Collateral areas that may have been impacted as well are: Des Moines, Federal Way, Auburn, Bellevue.
If you were the victim of a car break-in between Oct. 1, 2009 and Feb. 4, 2010, your stolen items may be in police custody – check this website now and see if you recognize anything; if you do, contact Officer Bateman at (253) 856-5894 or via email: kbateman@ci.kent.wa.us.
The recovered stolen property includes (click on links below to see individual pics):
Is this your Pirate Stuff? The Kent PD might have it...
- Laptops
- Cell phones
- MP3 players
- Car Stereos
- Unusual, miscellaneous stuff like:
Some items have been claimed and returned, but most are still in evidence and awaiting rightful return to their owners – so check out the website here.
| Feb |
| 13 |
| 6:00 pm |
The Seafair Pirates have commandeered a highly-collectible, $150,000 handcrafted 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and will be auctioning a special Valentine’s Day ride this Saturday to raise money for “Heroes For Heroes,” a fund established for the children of Deputy Kent Mundell, who was killed in December.
This Saturday, Feb. 13th, from 6pm – 11pm, Emerald Downs will be hosting a dinner and benefit auction for this cause. Tickets are only $20.00 for a wonderful dinner and plenty of Piratical Company.
2009 was one of the most devastating years for law enforcement officers in the entire country, especially in the northwest. On Dec. 21st, Deputy Mundell was gunned down, and his partner Nick Hausner was possibly saved by the gunmen’s 16-year old daughter, Bryona Crable.
“Heroes for Heroes” is a nonprofit 501© 3 that has been formed to provide college tuition for all of the children touched by this tragedy – both the police officer’s and the gunman’s.
According to a tribute page website for Mundell:
Deputy Kent Mundell was killed while responding to a domestic violence call in Eatonville.
Deputy Kent Mundell
Mundell and his sergeant had responded to a house where a man was fighting with his daughter and brother. The deputies had convinced the intoxicated man to leave the house when he produced a previously concealed gun and fired ten rounds at the officers.
Despite being wounded, Deputy Mundell returned fire and killed the subject. The suspect’s brother and daughter put themselves at risk to pull the wounded sergeant out of the line of fire by pulling him into another room. Deputy Mundell was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he remained on life support in the intensive care unit until succumbing to his wounds seven days later.
Deputy Mundell had served with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department for ten years. He is survived by his wife, 16-year-old daughter, and 10-year-old son.
Why the Seafair Pirates? According to a press release:
“Besides being Goodwill Ambassadors for the Pacific Northwest for the last 61 years, several Pirates have been Police Officers.
There have been many memorials and now with the outpouring for Haiti, the Seafair Pirates have joined with Heros for Heros to see that these heroes do not become forgotten.
The Seafair Pirates are out to prove once again, that it really is all about the Kids.
Individually we all can make a difference. Together we can make an impact.”
Emerald Downs is located at 2300 Emerald Downs Drive in Auburn; more info at their website here.
For ticket information or to donate for the auction click here: http://herosforheros.bbnow.org/ or call Sallie Stewart at (253) 468-1101.
More info on the Seafair Pirates is available at their website here.
| Nov ’09 |
| 11 |
Veteran’s Day is this coming Wednesday, Nov. 11th, and Brown Bear Car Wash will be honoring vets and current service military (as well as spouses) with free car washes all day.
The nearest location is the one in Des Moines, located at 22706 Marine View Drive; others are in Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton (see list below).
As a way of saying “thanks” to our military, Brown Bear will be offering free “Bear Essential” car washes to all current or former members of the military, including spouses.
“Our organization is proud to honor veterans and service personnel,” said Brown Bear President and founder Vic Odermat, himself a Marine Corps veteran. “While the washes are free, we know that freedom is not. This is a way for us to show our support and gives us a unique opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to people who sacrifice so incredibly for our freedom.”
Odermat said the offer will operate on an honor system and no verification or documentation is required. Drivers should identify themselves as a current or former member of the military to the wash attendant.
Odermat started Brown Bear in Seattle in 1957 with one location. They now own and operates car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane.
Here’s a list of participating locations nearby:
- 22706 Marine View Dr., Des Moines
- 34017 Hoyt Rd. SW, Federal Way
- 814 Auburn Way S, Auburn
- 1202 W Meeker St., Kent
- 800 S Grady Way, Renton
- 621 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
- 77 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
KJing County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Friday, Aug. 21st, a clerk in a Circle K store in nearby Auburn didn’t believe a young robber was carrying a real gun, so she did what any normal clerk would do any overly worked and underpaid clerk would do – she grabbed for it.
The robber popped off a round into the ceiling, hitting a light fixture, and the clerk quickly became a believer.
The robbery occurred just after 1am on Friday, August 21st at 5011 S. 288th Street in Auburn.
A man came into the store with a bandana covering his face, pulled out a semi-automatic pistol and demanded “all the cigars, chew, and everything” from the clerk.
The clerk said “Are you kidding?” and told the suspect to leave the store, in no uncertain terms. When the robber reached for some merchandise the clerk grabbed for the gun. The suspect pulled his arm back and fired into the ceiling before leaving the store. The clerk was not injured.
The robber was about 140 lbs, around 5’ 5” tall, perhaps 15 to 18 years old. He wore a black, White Sox baseball hat, black jacket, tan shorts and white shoes. And of course the black bandana. Differing descriptions by witnesses have his race as black or white.
In addition, there was a likely accomplice in the store just before the robbery wearing a red sweatshirt. He stood outside the store, held the door for the robber, and even peeked in during the robbery.
If anyone knows either suspect or has information on the crime, they are asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at (206) 296-3311 (24 hours) or 9-1-1.
| Aug ’09 |
| 27 |
GOOD NEWS: Brown Bear Car Wash is celebrating its 52nd anniversary with FREE car washes this Thursday (Aug. 27th).
BAD NEWS: You’re going to have to drive to either Renton, Kent, Auburn or Federal Way to get one.
Note that not every Brown Bear location is feeling generous – here are the only ones participating in South King County:
- 800 S Grady Way, Renton
- 1202 W Meeker St., Kent
- 621 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
- 77 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
- 814 Auburn Way S, Auburn
- 34017 Hoyt Rd. SW, Federal Way
For other locations, see www.brownbear.com.
Here’s some promo copy from their press release:
Over the last four years, the Seattle-based company has washed a total of 53,623 cars for free on their annual free car wash day held each August.
As a way to say “thank you” to area residents for over 52 years of patronage, Brown Bear will be offering free “Bear Essential” car washes to the public Thursday, August 27, from 8am to 8pm at all of the company’s automated “tunnel wash” locations in the Puget Sound area:
“We are extremely grateful to the people of Puget Sound for their decades of patronage. Our annual free car wash day is one way we can show our appreciation,” said Brown Bear founder and owner Vic Odermat. “Weather cooperating, we anticipate this year’s event to be our best ever. As in years past, our employees and car washes will be ready to efficiently meet the demand.”
Odermat started Brown Bear started in Seattle in 1957 with one location at 15th Ave West in Seattle. Brown Bear now owns and operates car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane. The family-owned company, through its parent company, Car Wash Enterprises, Inc. owns and operates a total of 40 car wash facilities in Washington State as well as a large network of gas stations and convenience stores. It is one of the largest privately held car wash chains in the U.S. and is widely recognized within the industry as being a leader in the environmental movement.
| Jul ’09 |
| 15 |
| 11:30 am |
The upcoming Annual Golf Classic presented by McKay Wealth Management, benefiting Highline Medical Center, will take place at Washington National Golf Course in Auburn on Wednesday, July 15th.
This annual fundraiser is a wonderful way to enjoy a day of golf while supporting Highline Medical Center.
To register, or for more information, click here.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Annual Golf Classic benefiting Highline Medical Center
WHEN: Wednesday, July 15th
WHERE: Washington National Golf Course in Auburn, WA
INFO: Join us for 18 challenging holes including several contests, followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner, prizes, and even a small silent auction!
TICKETS: For ticket or sponsorship information, email events@highlinemedical.org or call 206-901-8500.
REGISTER: $250 for Individual or $1,000 for a Foursome. Registration includes 18-holes of golf, buffet lunch and dinner, and tee prize.
Print the Registration Form here (PDF) or contact 206-901-8500 or email events@highlinemedical.org to register.
FRIDAY 6/26/09 UPDATE: Sgt. John Urquhart of the King County Sheriff’s Department reports that Sydney Wayne Aydelotte was found safe Friday morning around 7am in Auburn, so please disregard the request for help in finding him.
PREVIOUSLY:
The King County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help from the public in finding a missing 57 year-old mentally disabled man named Sydney Wayne Aydelotte (pictured above, and below right), who was last seen at an adult family home in Auburn Wednesday morning (June 24th) about 8am. 
Aydelotte is friendly, but appears to suffer from undiagnosed pre-dementia.
The adult home he is missing from is located at 28849 38th Avenue South in Auburn, in unincorporated King County. The man does not drive, stands 5’ 11” tall and weighs about 250 lbs with gray hair.
He was wearing a red shift shirt under a blue sweater and white shoes.
According to Sgt. John Urquhart, Aydelotte likes to collect tin cans, and will dumpster-dive to add to his collection. He possibly will ride Metro buses.
If anyone sees Mr. Aydelotte they are asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (206) 296-3311 or 9-1-1.
| May ’09 |
| 2 |
| 11:30 am |
The Highline Medical Foundation has a simple question for you, and they’re not horsing around:
Q: What could possibly be more fun than watching the Kentucky Derby live simulcast at a VIP trackside tent at Emerald Downs, with a sumptuous buffet lunch and silent auction?
A: Well, helping a good cause at the same time! Highline Medical Foundation is sponsoring Hats on for Highline to raise money for cancer care and other patient care programs on Saturday, May 2nd, beginning at 11:30am at Emerald Downs in Auburn.
This will be an afternoon of fun and fashion, complete with regional delicacies, Mint Juleps and the traditional festive Derby Day hats.
Details include:
- It’s on Saturday, May 2nd
- Gates open at 11:30am
- Buffet will be served beginning at 12:30pm.
- A silent auction of hats and other items includes glamorous hats for women, upscale straw Panama hats for men, and even a Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmet!
- At 3:04pm post time, the bugle will call Churchill Downs jockeys to their mounts for the famous “Run for the Roses” Kentucky Derby.
- Attendees are welcome to stay at Emerald Downs until 7:00 p.m. to watch the full complement of live races at the track that day.
- There even will be a handicapper to explain the ABCs of horseracing for any novices.
- Tickets are $45 each, and include admission to Emerald Downs, seating in the VIP trackside tent, parking, program, racing form and tip sheet.
- Reservations, due by April 25th, can be made by calling 206.901.8500, or emailing events@highlinemedical.org
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Seven south King County cities, including Burien, announced Thursday their plans to build a 668-bed misdemeanor jail in neighboring Des Moines.
The cities on board this venture, which is called the South Correctional Entity (or “SCORE,” not to be confused with the small business advisors “SCORE”), include:
- Burien
- Des Moines
- Tukwila
- SeaTac
- Federal Way
- Renton
- Auburn
SCORE is hoping to open this new jail in mid-2011 to replace jail space that will no longer be provided by the county. The seven cities will team up to handle all operations of the new facility.
From a press release, here’s a quote from SeaTac Mayor Ralph Shape:
“Meeting the public safety needs of our residents while keeping costs down is our number one goal. SCORE meets that need.”
The entity has hired a consulting firm, which proposed that the area will need nearly 700 additional jail cells by 2026, and that cities could reduce costs by working together.
The preferred site for the new jail is near Des Moines Creek Park, on a 14-acre parcel owned by the Port of Seattle located southwest of where South 208th intersects with 18th Ave South (see map below).
Next steps in this project is the permitting process, which will also allow for public comments and review; here’s more info from the SCORE website:
SCORE is currently seeking applicants for the Community Outreach Team.
The Community Outreach Team will work with SCORE to address community concerns and questions.
If you are interested in participating, send your letter of interest to:
SCORE Outreach Team
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057Priority will be given to:
- Applicants that live in the cities of Des Moines or Tukwila
- Applicants that live west of 18th Avenue South
- Applicants that live South of 200th Street
- Applicants that live north of 216th Street
Questions and Comments can be e-mailed to SCOREjail@rentonwa.gov
A public meeting on this jail is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th at 8:30am at the Renton City Hall.
So…what are your thoughts on having a new jail in our area?
Please Comment below the map…
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According to KOMO News, the man in the police sketch above is the suspect in a series of area espresso stand robberies (including some in the Burien area) and anyone with information regarding him is urged to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office ASAP at (206) 296-3311.
He’s said to drive a red or maroon 2003 or 2004 model of Mitsubishi Montero Sports XLS; a license plate number was not available.
Here’s a lost of the eight stands that he’s held up since Nov. 23rd:
- Nov. 23 – 12825 Des Moines Memorial Drive
- Dec. 4 – 12805 First Avenue South
- Dec. 5 – 15220 Southeast 272nd (Kent)
- Dec. 22 – 827 Southwest152nd
- Dec. 27 – 115 Southwest 160th
- Dec. 30 – 1215 West Valley Highway North (Auburn)
- Dec. 30 – 31827 Military Road South
- Dec. 30 – 19245 Des Moines Memorial Drive
Read the full story here.
| Jul ’08 |
| 16 |
| 11:30 am |
The 25th Annual McKay Wealth Management Barney Clark Golf Classic is this coming Wed. July 16th at the Washington National Golf Club, located at 14330 SE Husky Way in Auburn.
This annual fundraiser for has raised nearly $1 million dollars over 24 years for the Highline Medical Foundation, which uses the funds to meet the health-related needs of our community.
Details:
- 11:30am: Opening time for Registration, Putting, Driving Range and Silent Auction
- 1pm: Tournament begins in “Shotgun Start” scramble
- Awards banquet follows
While the event is nearly sold out, those interested in donating directly to the Highline Medical Foundation can do so by contacting Megan Clingman, Special Events Manager, at (206) 901-8501 or via email here.
