Residents at 602 Prospect Ave N reported an unknown and suspicious vehicle driving very slowly down the alley between Prospect and Hazel between James and Cedar at about 5:45pm - 6pm on Thursday, Aug 21. The vehicle is described as an older white and red Dodge Ram pickup with WA license number A99N88M.
The driver appeared to be looking at two fabric, tent-like garages behind a neighbor's house. The neighbor typically parks their vehicles as well as several motorcycles with these structures.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Car Break-in on Hazel
Car Break-in on Hazel - Tuesday, August 19
Residents at 418 Hazel reported that last night (August 19, 2008) their Volvo sedan was broken into and rifled for valuables. A pair of gloves were stolen and discarded in a ditch a few yards up the street from their home. The contents of the glove compartment and center console had been emptied onto the front seats, but nothing appears to have been taken besides the gloves and a inexpensive pen kept on the dash console. The stereo face plate and parking passes were not taken either.
The car itself was not damaged. It was parked in the residence carport, which has a motion detector light over it and another right over the garage door -- and there were no signs that anyone had tried to steal it.
Suspicious Vehicle on Temperance - Thursday, August 7
Residents at 715 E Temperance reported a suspicious vehicel to 9-1-1 at about 11:30pm - 11:45pm. The vehicle was observed turning onto the alley between Jason Ave N and Prospect Ave N and then back out onto Temperance. The same vehicle came back about 10-15 minutes later and idled by the alley. 911 was called after the vehicle returned a third time and drove down the alley. The vehicle is reported to possibly be an model older car - somewhat looked like an older 4-door honda or mazda.
Suspicious Persons and Vehicle on Cedar & Jason Ave N - Wednesday, August 6
Residents at 436 Jason Ave N reported that on Wednesday night, August 6, they got up at about 2:30 am and heard voices talking outside on the street (Cedar St). A truck was parked right outside the house facing east on Cedar street and was parked partially on the residents' lawn. The truck is described as either silver or gray in color. The truck as observed running with the brake lights on. The truck appeared to be the body style similar to a Chevy Silverado but the residents were unable to determine the make and model. The vehicle was lowered more to the ground than the trucks typical height.
Shortly after looking out the blinds, the truck took off and headed left on Jason towards James street. After a minute, the truck appeared again and turned left onto Jason Ave towards Smith street.
A police car was observied sitting in front of the residents' house for a while on Wednesday, August 7, some time during the 2am hours.
Residents at 418 Hazel reported that last night (August 19, 2008) their Volvo sedan was broken into and rifled for valuables. A pair of gloves were stolen and discarded in a ditch a few yards up the street from their home. The contents of the glove compartment and center console had been emptied onto the front seats, but nothing appears to have been taken besides the gloves and a inexpensive pen kept on the dash console. The stereo face plate and parking passes were not taken either.
The car itself was not damaged. It was parked in the residence carport, which has a motion detector light over it and another right over the garage door -- and there were no signs that anyone had tried to steal it.
Suspicious Vehicle on Temperance - Thursday, August 7
Residents at 715 E Temperance reported a suspicious vehicel to 9-1-1 at about 11:30pm - 11:45pm. The vehicle was observed turning onto the alley between Jason Ave N and Prospect Ave N and then back out onto Temperance. The same vehicle came back about 10-15 minutes later and idled by the alley. 911 was called after the vehicle returned a third time and drove down the alley. The vehicle is reported to possibly be an model older car - somewhat looked like an older 4-door honda or mazda.
Suspicious Persons and Vehicle on Cedar & Jason Ave N - Wednesday, August 6
Residents at 436 Jason Ave N reported that on Wednesday night, August 6, they got up at about 2:30 am and heard voices talking outside on the street (Cedar St). A truck was parked right outside the house facing east on Cedar street and was parked partially on the residents' lawn. The truck is described as either silver or gray in color. The truck as observed running with the brake lights on. The truck appeared to be the body style similar to a Chevy Silverado but the residents were unable to determine the make and model. The vehicle was lowered more to the ground than the trucks typical height.
Shortly after looking out the blinds, the truck took off and headed left on Jason towards James street. After a minute, the truck appeared again and turned left onto Jason Ave towards Smith street.
A police car was observied sitting in front of the residents' house for a while on Wednesday, August 7, some time during the 2am hours.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Car Break-in on Jason Ave N
Residents at 419 Jason Ave N reported that one of their vehicles had a break-in on the night of Wednesday, August 13. Parked on the street, the vehicle had a rear window broken, but no valuables were taken. The vehicle was a Honda sedan.
In response to our last Blockwatch Alert regarding the increased car thefts and car prowls, the owner had specifically removed valuables from the vehicle, secured the vehicle, and parked it in a well-lit area. The owner speculates that the break-in was an attempt to steal the vehicle.
Update on Suspicious Vehicles/Persons Alert
After sending out the alert of suspicious vehicles and persons loitering in our neighborhood, Sharon and I both called 9-1-1 on several suspicious vehicles parked near the corner of Cedar and Jason Ave N on the evening and night of Friday, August 1.
After responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle idling at the corner of Jason Ave N and Cedar at 2:30am, the police discovered a stolen vehicle parked at the corner of Jason Ave N and Cedar and was towed by police at approximately 3am.
On the same night, a separate vehicle (a Honda) was stolen while parked in front of a house on Clark Ave N near the intersection of Clark Ave N and Cedar.
Please stay alert and report ANY suspicious activity to the police immediately by calling 9-1-1!
In response to our last Blockwatch Alert regarding the increased car thefts and car prowls, the owner had specifically removed valuables from the vehicle, secured the vehicle, and parked it in a well-lit area. The owner speculates that the break-in was an attempt to steal the vehicle.
Update on Suspicious Vehicles/Persons Alert
After sending out the alert of suspicious vehicles and persons loitering in our neighborhood, Sharon and I both called 9-1-1 on several suspicious vehicles parked near the corner of Cedar and Jason Ave N on the evening and night of Friday, August 1.
After responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle idling at the corner of Jason Ave N and Cedar at 2:30am, the police discovered a stolen vehicle parked at the corner of Jason Ave N and Cedar and was towed by police at approximately 3am.
On the same night, a separate vehicle (a Honda) was stolen while parked in front of a house on Clark Ave N near the intersection of Clark Ave N and Cedar.
Please stay alert and report ANY suspicious activity to the police immediately by calling 9-1-1!
Car Prowls/Thefts
The Kent Police Department has had an increase in case reports for car prowls and thefts. Please read this information carefully and take the following steps TODAY to avoid being the victim of these crimes.
A few SIMPLE steps can prevent your car from being a target for a car prowler or thief. A car prowl is when someone breaks into a car to commit a crime. Typically, car prowlers break into a car because they see something that may be of value. That includes shopping bags, backpacks, change, anything that is visible to a passerby as they look into your car.
Follow these steps every time you park your car and decrease the likelihood of being a victim!
After you do all of these steps and you are still concerned about auto theft, consider using a steering wheel locking device, also knows as The Club. The Kent Police Employees Benevolent Association (KPEBA) sells the Club at an extremely discounted rate: $15 for a car version and $20 for a truck version. This is over half of the cost you'll see them for in stores. All proceeds benefit Kent youth too!
The Kent Police Department is here to work with you to prevent crime. Please take these steps today. Share them with your family and friends. Post them in your work place. These simple steps, done every time you park, will significantly reduce the likelihood that the criminal will target your car.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Kent Police Department at this email or by calling 253-856-5851.
A few SIMPLE steps can prevent your car from being a target for a car prowler or thief. A car prowl is when someone breaks into a car to commit a crime. Typically, car prowlers break into a car because they see something that may be of value. That includes shopping bags, backpacks, change, anything that is visible to a passerby as they look into your car.
Follow these steps every time you park your car and decrease the likelihood of being a victim!
- Keep personal and valuable belongings out of sight. Do not invite a break-in by leaving valuables such as cameras, CDs, IPODs, money, computers, stereos, bags, packages or shopping bags (including re-usable bag) in plain sight. Take them with you out of your car or discreetly lock them in your trunk if you cannot remove them when you park. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PARK!
- Keep all doors locked and windows up at all times when you park. A lock is only effective if you use it!
- Secure your vehicle in your garage or park in a well-lit and highly visible area. Criminals look for cars that are isolated and parked in dark areas.
- Use your alarm system at all times.
- If you have a GPS system, remove it when you park your car. And, remove the GPS holder as well. Criminals know that a GPS holder means there is probably a GPS somewhere in the car! Out of sight, out of mind!
- If you see a person looking into cars and appears suspicious, call 9-1-1.
After you do all of these steps and you are still concerned about auto theft, consider using a steering wheel locking device, also knows as The Club. The Kent Police Employees Benevolent Association (KPEBA) sells the Club at an extremely discounted rate: $15 for a car version and $20 for a truck version. This is over half of the cost you'll see them for in stores. All proceeds benefit Kent youth too!
The Kent Police Department is here to work with you to prevent crime. Please take these steps today. Share them with your family and friends. Post them in your work place. These simple steps, done every time you park, will significantly reduce the likelihood that the criminal will target your car.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Kent Police Department at this email or by calling 253-856-5851.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Car Stolen on Clark Ave N.
A vehicle was stolen from the home near the corner of Clark Ave N and Cedar St. The resident woke up this morning to find his vehicle missing and called the police. The police located the vehicle a short time later in Seatac completely stripped. The vehicle is described as a late 90s, black, Honda.
Neighbors have been seeing and reporting to the Blockwatch that they have noticed non-resident cars parked or pulled over on the sides of the roads. The vehicles are occupied and usually running. Vehicles are also noticed driving very slowly through the neighborhood and waiting near the corner of Jason Ave N and Cedar St.
If you see a suspicious vehicle, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. The police respond very quickly and also called us back each time to ask if we had seen where the vehicles had gone or saw anything else.
Neighbors have been seeing and reporting to the Blockwatch that they have noticed non-resident cars parked or pulled over on the sides of the roads. The vehicles are occupied and usually running. Vehicles are also noticed driving very slowly through the neighborhood and waiting near the corner of Jason Ave N and Cedar St.
If you see a suspicious vehicle, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. The police respond very quickly and also called us back each time to ask if we had seen where the vehicles had gone or saw anything else.
Suspicious Activity on Prospect Ave N
Several neighbors have reported suspicious activity on Prospect Ave N. Please keep your eyes and ears open! If you see anything suspicious, please CALL 911 immediately! The police WILL come to check it out and it is the safest and fastest way to make people aware that we are watching our neighborhood!
1. Neighbors have noticed a transient person sleeping in a vehicle in the neighborhood. The vehicle is described as an older, green sedan with a broken-out rear window. Please call 911 if you see think you see this vehicle! Try to get license plates if possible.
2. Neighbors have also noticed a large number of non-residents loitering around a couple of the homes/apartment building on Prospect. Visitors/non-residents are observed waiting, loitering, and/or meeting briefly at these homes. If you notice this suspicious activity, please call 911 immediately to report it.
Officer Paul Peterson at the Police Dept was contacted to report some of these incidences and we requested additional patrols. Sgt Padilla (our Neighborhood Police Liaison) and Sgt Gustafson has also informed about these incidences. Although, the police have been informed, they need US to CALL 911 when we actually see these individuals so that they can come and address them immediately. If you wait, these people may move on quickly and the police cannot confirm or report that these incidences are occurring.
1. Neighbors have noticed a transient person sleeping in a vehicle in the neighborhood. The vehicle is described as an older, green sedan with a broken-out rear window. Please call 911 if you see think you see this vehicle! Try to get license plates if possible.
2. Neighbors have also noticed a large number of non-residents loitering around a couple of the homes/apartment building on Prospect. Visitors/non-residents are observed waiting, loitering, and/or meeting briefly at these homes. If you notice this suspicious activity, please call 911 immediately to report it.
Officer Paul Peterson at the Police Dept was contacted to report some of these incidences and we requested additional patrols. Sgt Padilla (our Neighborhood Police Liaison) and Sgt Gustafson has also informed about these incidences. Although, the police have been informed, they need US to CALL 911 when we actually see these individuals so that they can come and address them immediately. If you wait, these people may move on quickly and the police cannot confirm or report that these incidences are occurring.
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