To consider: we live on Hudson, a block and a half West of Tutta Bella; it was relatively early on a Friday night…still lots of foot traffic from Rainier; we were clearly home….cars in the driveway, lights on; they went with the front door…clearly visible from the street and lit up; we clearly have an alarm (signs, stickers, etc.)

Overall, it was scary and a bit intense, but no harm done (even the door is fine). Police response was great. The kids slept tjhrough the whole thing.

Just wanted to post this to keep the neighborhood in the loop. There's definitely a possibility other folks might have had similar experiences last night as well.

Has anyone else had a situation like this??

I'm new to this group and joined because of an incident that happened to me and my family this last Sunday evenin (8/6/13). We live on the 4600 block of S. Austin St. (MLK and Othello). This last Sunday I was in the bathroom getting ready for a job interview and my partner was with me helping me prep. My daughter was sitting on the couch looking out the window which faces the front yard and saw a young Asian male (19-24 yo) crossing through our front yard. He made eye contact with her and proceeded to the side of our house. She thought he was heading to the alley to get to a neighbor's house behind us. Instead he came in through the side door. She asked him what he was doing and he replied, "I know your mom" took my phone off the kitchen table and left, running, out the door. I heard a male voice and immediately after she was calling my name. My partner chased after him and we were yelling for our neighbors to call 911. Many came out and did. The police came and caught the man.

We are now in a bit of a waiting game with SPD. They need to get a photo montage together so that my 10 year old can come identify him. Hopefully, this will happen in the next few days.

I'm posting here for twol reasons:
1. to let people in the neighborhood know this happened
2. To ask if anyone has any experience identifying a suspect so that I can prepare my daughter

On a side note, yesterday someone knocked on the door saying that they were selling non-toxic cleaners. White kid, baggy jeans, dirty sweatshirt. I didn't let him in and he got mad and said, "Fine. Just stay scared and locked up in your house." Anyone know if this is legit?

Thanks so much everyone and stay safe.
Sara

Walking around the neighborhood tonight, I saw a lot of cars with antennas that were broken off or missing. I have quite a collection of these now, each one found on the street next to a pile broken window glass.

If you see anything suspicious or happen upon a car with a broken window, please call it in. I'm also still maintaining my car prowl tracking spreadsheet, hoping that someday they'll catch this guy and then we can connect him to a slew of other break-ins. Please send in any info you have and I'll record it.

My car was broken into two years ago and all there was to take was a handful of change. I think it's wise and simple protection to not leave ANYTHING that even remotely looks valuable in your car, or at least to hide it well. This includes bags, sunglasses, smartphone chargers, GPS mounts, hands-free earphones, etc.

However, not having any info or awareness about a shots fired is a bit different than not knowing or caring about a car-break in.

But yes! Report. Call. Complain. Get involved. Mizbrauss is right.

I called it last week twice before 7am to report that my car had been prowled and ended up just filing a report online because there was no answer each time I called.