t

Kent Police catch suspected burglar after short pursuit

Officers responded to commercial burglary in progress call in 15400 block of SE 272nd St.

Kent Police arrested a 36-year-old Port Angeles man for investigation of attempted commercial burglary, eluding and other charges after responding to a reported burglary in progress.

At about 11:18 p.m. March 6, officers were dispatched to the 15400 block of SE 272nd Street in response to a 911 call of a commercial burglary in progress, according to a March 7 Kent Police Facebook post.

A man was being watched remotely by employees via live security cameras, reportedly attempting to pry open a rear door to the business with a crowbar, according to police. He had parked a silver sedan nearby.

Multiple officers responded to the location. Knowing that the offender was still at the scene and hoping to sneak up on him, a patrol officer advised his beat partners to silence their audible sirens as they approached the area.

They pulled into the lot and immediately noticed a silver sedan driving through the parking lot towards the only exit, where two officers were parked. The lit-up police vehicles in his way did not deter the suspect and he reportedly decided to intentionally crash into one of the officer’s vehicles. He caused some damage, but the police vehicle was too big and continued to block his only avenue of escape.

The man decided to reverse at high speed and smashed into a concrete curbing/flower bed that separates the parking lot from the roadway, according to police. Still not deterred, while still in reverse, he drove over the sidewalk to enter SE 272nd Street, almost hitting a second patrol vehicle, but the officer quickly accelerated forward to narrowly missed being struck..

The man then crashed on the opposite side of the roadway and attempted to flee on foot, according to police. Due to the presence of multiple officers on the scene, he did not get too far and was taken into custody after he fell into the tall grass.

Just before police took him into custody, the man reportedly was fishing around inside of his waistline. Upon the search incident to arrest, officers discovered he had a hooked edged weapon on him, according to police. He was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated for injuries sustained when he crashed his vehicle.

Officers continued to investigate and determined that the suspect vehicle had been stolen in Des Moines and was suspected of being used in another crime in Bellevue. The man refused to give his name, but an officer pulled out a portable AFIS scanner to run his fingerprints.

The man had multiple arrest warrants, including a felony warrant out of Port Angeles and misdemeanor warrants out of Kent and King County.

During the on-scene investigation, officers developed probable cause for attempted commercial burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, hit-and-run, third-degree malicious mischief (for damages to the building) eluding and driving while license suspended. Most of this incident was caught on the business’s security camera.


Talk to us

Please share your story tips by emailing editor@kentreporter.com.

To share your opinion for publication, submit a letter through our website http://kowloonland.com.hk/?big=submit-letter/. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) Please keep letters to 300 words or less.

More in News

Courtesy Photo, King County
Prolific tagger faces charges for damage to Kent water tower

Man one of dozens who reportedly tagged properties across King County, including West Hill tower

t
Federal Way man charged in Kent I-5 crash that killed passenger

Documents state that evidence reportedly showed he was the driver, but he blamed the passenger.

The Kent Police Department went all out with their “Moana” themed display - even Maui showed up. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
The Hogwarts Express pulls into Battle of the Badges | Photos

The 2024 Battle of the Badges took over the Renton Technical College on Dec. 14.

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
City of Kent crime numbers drop in 2024 compared to 2023

Vehicle thefts, commercial burglaries and robberies see big decreases

Courtesy Photo, Kent School District
Kent School District says it ‘will do better next time’ with school closures

Late notifications issued about closures after Dec. 18 windstorm

t
Kent Police arrest pair for downtown robbery of pedestrian

Reportedly used pepper spray to attack Kent man, 56, as he walked on sidewalk Dec. 16

Meeker Middle School, one of six schools closed Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the Kent School District due to power outages from a windstorm. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Windstorm causes closure of six Kent schools due to power outages

Four elementary, two middle schools closed Wednesday, Dec. 18; couple of city roads closed

Volunteers wrap gifts during the 2023 Toys for Joy program. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
Puget Sound Fire puts out plea for more Toys for Joy donations

Toys needed for children ages 9 to 12; more bikes, scooters requested; deadline is Dec. 20

t
Kent man, 19, faces multiple charges after pursuit near Wenatchee

Driver reportedly fails to stop for state trooper, crashes stolen vehicle along State Route 97

Kent School District Board Director Awale Farah, left, and Superintendent Israel Vela at a high school graduation last summer. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Awale Farah resigns immediately from Kent School Board

Says because of ‘family commitments’ he cannot fulfill rest of his term that expires in November 2025

t
Kent’s Lower Russell Levee project receives John Spellman Award

City, King County Flood District and other partners recognized for historic preservation

Northwood Middle School, 17007 SE 184th St., in unincorporated part of King County in Renton and part of the Kent School District. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Calls about man trying to access Northwood Middle School causes lockdown

Deputies arrest man for investigation of resisting arrest, obstruction at Kent School District property