Everett, WA police arrest 23-year-old bikini barista assault suspect
EVERETT, Wash. - Police announce they have made an arrest in the case of multiple bikini barista assaults in the Everett area.
A 23-year-old man now faces the following criminal charges following his Apr. 10 arrest:
- Two counts of burglary
- Two counts of assault with sexual motivation
- Two counts of trespassing
Everett police make arrest in bikini barista assault investigation
Multiple members of the public reported his location to police, according to the Everett Police Department.
The backstory:
The arrest comes after days of law enforcement engaging in a manhunt for the suspect they believed to be involved in the crimes and caught on surveillance cameras in the area.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Dig deeper:
In 2024, there was a separate incident involving different bikini baristas in South Seattle.
Seattle bikini barista responds to customer's threats by smashing windshield
A bikini barista fought back after a customer argued over the price of his drinks and threw them at her, prompting her to call police and press charges.
The Source: Information for this article comes from the Seattle Police Department.
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