Tukwila Police seek help identifying car theft suspect
Tukwila Police Department
TUKWILA, Wash. - Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who used a stolen car to commit a series of crimes in Tukwila last week.
According to the Tukwila Police Department (TPD), the suspect was spotted stealing an Amazon package from someone’s doorstep, then entering a stolen Kia.
Authorities say the suspect got out of the car before police arrived, and he took off running. After being located again, the suspect threatened an officer with a screwdriver – implying he had a gun, and got away.
Police searched the car he stole and found a stolen license plate and a large amount of stolen merchandise from Old Navy.
Investigators believe the suspect was involved in an organized retail theft operation, responsible for around $50,000 worth of stolen goods around the region.
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Anyone who can identify the suspect, or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the TPD at 206-241-2121, email tips@tukwilawa.gov, or send a private message on their social media accounts.
This is a developing story.