We received tips today about three different incidents that took place last night (Friday, Sept. 23, 2011) in the Green Lake neighborhood.
Lisa wrote to say that she was eating dinner at the Greenlake Bar & Grill (7200 E Green Lake Drive N) when she witnessed a man steal a cell phone.
Lisa saw the man, who was wearing a hoodie that was covering his hair and some of his face, pacing in front of the restaurant’s sidewalk seating before he snatched a woman’s phone off of her table and ran down the street, leaving the woman screaming.
Glen, who was also at the restaurant last night, reported that several customers and an employee from the restaurant ran after the thief, but they did not catch the man before he got into a waiting car and was driven away.
“It would probably be a good idea to remind people to be cautious about leaving their valuables out and to be cautious when people seem suspicious,” Lisa said. “This guy was casing the outside tables and pacing around. So if you’re eating outside, it’s a great idea to watch your stuff.”
Lisa also reported that her husband’s car tires were slashed last night while the vehicle was parked in a lot near 5th Ave NE & NE 72nd St.
“We called AAA and when the tow truck came to change the tire they said they had at least six other calls from people who had flat tires because their tires had been slashed overnight,” Lisa said.
A third reader, who asked to remain anonymous, wrote to say that his north Green Lake home was burglarized last night. His Xbox 360, MacBook Pro and other valuable items were stolen.
“We were in and out a lot due to the nice weather. I’m pretty sure my roommate or I left the back door unlocked, as there was no sign of forced entry, so it’s our fault,” the man said, adding that others should learn from his mistake. ”People should double-check their doors and windows. It’s a really uneasy feeling to know that someone was in my house, and especially in my bedroom, rummaging around my personal belongings.”
The police officer who responded to the scene reportedly told the residents of the home that “a number of other houses” were broken into last night.
For information about crime prevention or to schedule a free home security assessment, contact Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator Terrie Johnston at (206) 684-7711.
And, if you have any information about any of the above crimes, please contact the Seattle Police Department’s North Precinct at (206) 684-0850.
