Suspicious Maroon and Gold Chevy Astro Van

A resident in the Scenic Hill neighborhood reported that on the night of Wednesday, September 9, a man came by his house and knocked on the door wanting to clean his carpet. The homeowner declined the offer, and then the man wanted to come inside and vacuum the carpet. Again, the homeowner declined.

The homeowner said the man a great spiel and was very suspicious and described as "very scary". The "carpet cleaner" driving a maroon and gold Chevy Astro van and had a women and another man with him. The women sat out on the grass on the side of the homeowner's house while the carpet cleaner was talking to the homeowner. The homeowner reported that he felt very uncomfortable and felt concerned that the carpet cleaner had approached the home of an elderly person or other vulnerable person, this guy would have been inside in a minute checking everything out.

The homeowner reported that he was driving down the road a few minutes later and ran into a Kent Police officer and told him the story. He said he ID'd one of the guys and told them to leave because they didn't have a license to sell in Kent. The homeowner also reported that this person displayed a business card and when the homeowner said he would take it, the person pulled it back and left.

A separate resident also reported this suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood on 104th street parked along the roadside and blocking traffic at approximately 4pm on Wednesday, September 9. About 30 minutes later this vehicle was seen heading west on SE 267th street and a short time later was heading east on SE 267th going towards 104th. This neighbor was unable to get the license plate number but described one of the passengers in the vehicle as a male of approximately 30 years old in a tan suite with black hair, beard and mustache and was of a middle eastern descent.

Attempted Car Break-in & Dog Bit

Attempted Car Break-in on Alvord

Neighbors on Alvord reported that someone attempted to break into their pickup truck the night of Wednesday, Sept 2, while it was parked in their driveway.



Dog bites neighbor in Jason Ave N Alley

A neighbor on Temperance reported that an unlicensed beagle was roaming Temperance and Jason streets around 8:00pm on August 16th. Please see below for her report:

"I didn't want the dog to cause an accident or get hit by a car. I first asked a neighbor if he knew who the owner was and he told me who he thought the dog belonged to. I then approached the dog on the NW corner of Jason and Temperance, which my daughter had already caught up to and was squatting down and petting the dog. Since the dog had no collar to guide it by, I decided that I would pick up the dog and carry it to a safe place to wait for the presumed owner to come back from a walk."

"When I picked up the dog, it turned its head back and bit me in the face, only slightly puncturing the skin, but mostly bruising it badly. When I put my hand forward to protect myself, the dog then bit into my hand and kept the grip until I was able to secure it on the ground. When the dog was safely on the ground, he released his grip on my hand. I sent my daughter to get help while I stayed with the dog. When help arrived, I went to see what damage had been done to my hand. In the m.eantime, the owner returned from his walk and identified himself as the owner. The dog was returned to him."

"After I reasonably stabilized my injuries, I went to the owner's home to find out whatever information I could on the dog. The owner was not able to provide any proof of shots and came to tell me the next day that the dog has not had its rabies vaccination. I filed a report with the King County Animal Control. They put the dog on a quarantine watch for 10 days in the owner's home to determine if the dog had rabies."

"The owner tells me that the dog is still alive, so therefore I am not at risk for contracting rabies, but this information has not been confirmed to me by Animal Control. I have left three messages with Animal Control regarding this case and I have not received any returned calls."

"The small beagle, named Tuffy, who resides at 426 ½ Jason Street is a dangerous dog. If you should see this dog wandering the streets, do not approach him. He has a history of attacking people unprovoked and fighting with wild animals and rodents. Do not allow your children to approach the dog or get their faces near the dog. The owner has stated that the dog will attack if someone gets their face too close. He has also stated that the dog does not like women. At this time, the owner is choosing to keep the dog and says he intends to take the dog to training classes.

Suspicious Activity in Jason Ave N Alley

A resident on Jason Ave N reported that during the late evening of Tuesday, July 28, 2009, a guest at her house was sitting outside her property between 11pm and midnight. The guest observed a young man peering through the gates into the resident's back yard, off Cedar street. He was there several minutes.

Then, the young man moved to the alley, appearing to be watching for any movement. The guest, after watching him a few minutes, asked him what he was doing. The young man took off running South and then East.

The guest did not call 9-1-1, but the resident advised him to do so in the future if he saw anything suspicious. This young man appeared to be in his late teens or early twenties. Fair or medium skinned, between 5 feet 10 and 6 feet, slight build.

This is a prime time for break-ins, with people leaving windows opened to try to stay cool So, please remember to lock your windows at night or when you are away from your home! Keep a look out for any suspicious activity!

Power Tampering on Jason Ave N

Neighbors on Jason Ave N reported that on the afternoon of July 4, 2009, they returned home to find that their home had no electricity. Upon investigation, they discovered someone had turned off the power on the outside of the house. Nothing else was disturbed.

Hit & Run On Jason Ave NHit & Run on Jason Ave N

Neighbors on Jason Ave N reported that they were the victims of a hit and run accident. They reported that they went outside this morning to find someone had hit the back bumper of their silver Mitsubushi Endeavor SUV during the night or early this morning. Their vehicle was damaged, and there was a hole ripped in the side. There was not a license plate left, but there was shattered plastic from a headlight and what looked like red paint on their SUV.

Please keep a look out for a red car with a damaged front end. If anyone has seen anything or sees a damaged red vehicle, please report it to the Blockwatch so that we can pass on that information to the family.

Man Arrested on Temperance on Thursday, April 23rd

Neighbors on Temperance reported that a suspicious man was arrested on Thursday evening (April 23). The man was going to several houses and requesting work. A neighbor called the police.

A pair of bicycle cops appeared on Temperance, and one of the neighbors who was approached by the man called the cops over and reported him as well. The man reappeared and the police questioned him. It was determined that he was wanted for several arrest warrants for burglary in Oregon and a set of bolt cutters was found in his backpack. The man is described as mid- to late-30s. The man was arrested.

Car Vandalized on Jason Ave N - Sat 4/18/2009

A neighbor on Jason Ave N reported that their SUV was vandalized today on Jason Ave N. The vehicle was parked in front of the house on the road. The rear passenger window was smashed approximately between 12noon and 1:30pm

Home Burglary at Alvord and Temperance UPDATE

Please be aware of the following UPDATE on the Home Burglary at Alvord and Temperance in our neighborhood:

UDPATE - Home Burglary at Alvord & Temperance

A neighbor reported seeing a person matching the description of the suspect at the half-way house just before the time of the burglary.

The burglar is described as a white male, about 6'2" rather large build, short blonde hair. He was wearing bright blue pants with a gray sweatshirt. He was carrying two backpacks.

Home Burglary at Alvord and Temperance on 4/14/2009

Please be aware of the following Home Burglary at Alvord and Temperance in our neighborhood:

Home Burglary at Alvord & Temperance on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Residents living at the corner of Alvord and Temperance reported that their neighbors at the home on the south corner were robbed yesterday on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at about 10:30am. The burglar broke into the home by kicking in the front door. The renter who lives in the basement apartment reported seeing the man when he peered into his window while leaving the premises. The tenant reported that the burglar ran down Temperance, but that he didn't know if got into a car or continued on foot.

The burglar is described as a white male, about 6'2" rather large build, short blonde hair. He was wearing bright blue pants with a gray sweatshirt. He was carrying two backpacks.

If you have seen this person or recall seeing anything suspicious on Tuesday morning, please report your information to the police and the rest of the blockwatch to pass along.

Remember to report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1!

Stranger Luring Children & Damaged Cars

Please be aware of the following unusual activity in our neighborhood:

Strange Man attempted to lure children to his vehicle
Residents on Temperance reported that their school-aged children have observed a strange man slowing driving by in his vehicle and watching them. This same man has tried to get the children to come closer to his vehicle. Unfortunately, we don't have a description of the vehicle or man at this time.

Several Cars were Egged on Jason Ave N on Saturday, Feb 14
Several homes on Jason Ave N reported that their vehicles were egged on Saturday night on Feb 14. One resident reported damage/dents on her vehicle.

Car Tire Stabbed on Temperance St.
Residents on Temperance reported that their truck tires were punctured by a knife by someone on Thurs, Feb 26. Their truck was parked close to the road at the time.

Remember to report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1!

Suspicious White Van and Break-ins in South Kent Neighborhood

A Suspicious vehicle as well as several break-ins and burglaries in the South Kent Neighborhood have been reported. This neighborhood borders ours at Central Ave. Their boundaries are north by Willis Street, east by Central Avenue South, south by South 259th Street, west by 74th Avenue South.

Description of suspicious vehicle:

White Chevy older full size van - license plate WA: B80647B

This vehicle may or not be associated with recent break-ins. Victims have been informed of a white older "work style" van in the area at the time their home was burglarized. It has been reported on at least two burglaries, October 08, 2009, and February 13, 2009, that an older white van was seen in the immediate area.

Other similarities:

• Break-ins happen between 1:00 and 2:00 PM
• Back window or door is broken to gain access.
• Game systems and games are common stolen items.
  

On Wednesday, 2/18/08, the above van was seen pulling into the driveways of the victim burglarized on Feb 13, 2009, and the adjacent house. Two people were inside. There were vehicles in the two homeowners driveways. The occupants were seen looking around at the two houses, and the passenger door appeared to open when the homeowner stepped outside. The van abruptly left the property. The van had pulled deep into the driveways. Upon abruptly leaving, the van continued in the same direction (north on 3rd), thus, was clearly not a simple turnaround.

Please keep your eyes open for any unusual activity in the coming months. There have been at least four home burglaries between October 2008 and Feb 2009 involving "back of the home" break-ins and theft of game systems.

Remember to report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1! If you see the above van, please note where and when in the event this vehicle is associated with the ongoing crimes in our neighborhoods.