The Blotter | Police reports from Issaquah

Creepy clown, reckless pizza delivery driver, employee with sticky fingers.

June 21

Creepy clown: A male wearing a baggy dark blue sweatshirt, dark pants and wearing a clown mask, who appeared to be carrying a knife, was reported on Front Street. Officers were unable to locate the man.

June 22

Squatter: An officer warned the occupant of a motor home twice in the same week about parking on public property. The latest incident happened on Seventh Avenue Northwest at the AtWork! recycling facility. Earlier in the week, the motor home had been posted for removal in the 500 block of Southeast Bush Street. He knocked on the motorhome door and warned the occupant about camping on public property.

Reckless Driving: A Papa John’s delivery driver was reported driving too fast near children. An officer talked to the store manager, who said he also got a phone call/complaint from same citizen. The driver was given a warning.

June 23

Shots or fireworks?: The sound of gunshots was reported in the 23000 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road. A check of the area by Issaquah police and the King County Sheriff’s department was unable to determine if the noise was from firearms or fireworks.

June 25

Threat: A woman in the 1700 block of 25th Walk Northeast said she broke up with her ex-girlfriend the previous week, and the ex has been calling and texting her saying that if she can’t have the kids, then the other woman won’t either. She was advised to block her phone and get a court order.

June 26

Stealing from employer: A former employee of Dick’s Sporting Goods reportedly took about $1,055 worth of items from the store. An officer investigated and the employee and business reached an agreement whereby the former employee would pay the store back.

Safe and sound: A woman wandered away from the Aegis of Issaquah care center and was found at the Safeway off Gilman Boulevard. An officer gave her a ride back to the facility. Staff had been actively looking for her.