Issaquah police blotter | Nov. 7

Robbery suspects; trespassing; noise complaint; theft cases; harassment; burglary; forgery; vehicle thefts; reckless driving

Robbery suspects

Issaquah Police on Oct. 30 arrested two men on suspicion of robbery, wrapping up a nearly month-long investigation.

Both men, ages 19 and 22, are Issaquah residents, according to a press release.

On Oct. 2, officers responded to a report of robbery in the 5300 block of 232nd Avenue Southeast, the release said. A cab driver had been called to the area to pick up a rider, and the driver was beaten, robbed and tied up, officers said. The suspects also displayed a firearm.

Both men are being held in the King County Jail until their arraignment, officials said.

Trespassing

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Four officers responded shortly before 11 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Rollin’ Log Tavern, 50 East Sunset Way. Inside, a couple dressed as Smurfs for Halloween were allegedly fighting with others at the bar, and the woman dressed in costume was reported to have thrown a pumpkin and a beer bottle at a person inside the bar.

Noise complaint

Officers responded to a noise complaint at about 1:30 a.m. Nov. 1 in the 500 block of Newport Way Northwest after neighbors complained about a person flying a remote control helicopter. The man had just landed the helicopter when police arrived, and was issued a warning.

Theft cases

• Motor vehicle parts were stolen from a parked car at about 2:30 a.m. Nov. 1 in the 18300 block of Southeast Newport Way.

• Officers responded to a report of theft at approximately 7 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 5400 block of 236th Place Southeast.

Harassment

A woman reported receiving five to six harassing cell phone calls for approximately one week. The caller was a man, who repeatedly asked for a woman of a different name. She told police she was worried it was her ex-boyfriend. Officers called the numbers the harassing calls were coming from, and spoke with a man who said his boss had given him the number, and it was a wrong number.

Burglary

Officers responded to a report of burglary at about 9:45 p.m. Nov. 3 in the 500 block of 1st Avenue Northwest. A suspect cut the padlocks securing a gate on a city shop and stole approximately $10,000 worth of pressure washers and equipment. Police are still investigating, and awaiting an inventory report from the shop.

Forgery

An Issaquah resident reported a case of forgery Nov. 3 after their checking account number was used on a forged check to pay for pizza outside of the city.

Vehicle theft

• Officers responded to a report of a red 1990 Nissan Pathfinder stolen at approximately 11:20 p.m. Nov. 3 in the 800 block of Front Street.

• A white 1997 Nissan pickup truck was reported stolen Nov. 3 from the 500 block of Newport Way Northwest. Loss was estimated at $5,000.

Reckless driving

Police responded to a report of reckless driving at about 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 on the corner of West Sunset Way and Sunset Court Northwest, where a driver with only an instructional permit was “four-wheeling” on public works property. The driver had caused damage to the retention area, and the vehicle was stuck. Police were unable to tow the vehicle out with other four-wheel drive vehicles and a tow truck had to be called. The driver may be cited.