Seattle police say a man was shot early this morning on the edge of Greenwood at Aurora Avenue North and North 80th Street. From the SPD Blotter:

A man was shot this morning as he and his brother were crossing Aurora Av N. Just shortly before 2:00 a.m. a man was shot in the torso by an unknown suspect as the victim and his brother both in their 20′s were crossing Aurora Av N west bound at N. 80th St. Apparently a vehicle with multiple occupants was driving by. The vehicle stopped and it’s occupants and the two brothers got into a verbal altercation.

The vehicle continued on but then circled back and an occupant of the vehicle fired shots at the two brothers, striking the victim once in the torso area. The other victim was not injured. The vehicle fled the scene in an unknown direction. Seattle Fire responded and transported the victim to HMC with serious injuries.

According to officers on scene, the other brother/victim was severely intoxicated and could not provide a suspect description.

This is an active an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 9-1-1. Anonymous tips are welcome.

Seattle Police say a man robbed the Key Bank on Holman Road NW in Greenwood/Crown Hill on Saturday afternoon. From the SPD Blotter:

Officers are looking for a man that robbed a Key Bank in North Seattle… At approximately 12:48 p.m. officers responded to a report of a bank robbery in the 9700 block of Holman Road NW. Preliminary investigation indicates that a male suspect entered the bank, implied he had a gun (although no gun was seen) and produced a note demanding money. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of cash and remains at large (the suspect was gone upon officers’ arrival in the area). Nobody was injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a thin white male, late 50′s to 60′s, six feet tall, gray hair, clean shaven, and last seen wearing aviator sunglasses, a red, black and white driving cap, a dark navy blue jacket with a white-collared shirt underneath.

Anyone with information about this incident or who may know the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call 911 or Seattle Police and refer to this incident. Anonymous tips are welcome.

This remains an active and on-going robbery investigation.

Seattle Police say a man tried to abduct a woman tonight in Greenwood. From the SPD Blotter:

A woman was grabbed and thrown inside a van. Tonight, just shortly before 8:00 p.m., a woman was walking in the 8500 block of Fremont Ave N when suddenly a white van, occupied by a hispanic man, wearing a black mask pulled up next to her. The man jumped out of the vehicle, grabbed the woman and pulled her inside the van.

The woman fought frantically and managed to free herself from the van before the suspect could drive off. The suspect then drove off N/B on Fremont Av N.

The victim called 911. She sustained minor scrapes and scratches to her hands. Officers responded and conducted an area search with negative results.

Anyone with information about this vehicle and or the suspect is asked to call 911.

SPD updated the info a little later:

A woman fought off a man who tried to pull her into a van. Tonight, just shortly before 8:00 p.m., a woman was walking eastbound back home from the Fred Meyer on 85th at 3rd NW when a white van pulled up beside her, and a Hispanic male passenger said hi to her from inside the van.

This male then exited the van and got behind the female, he attempted to force her into the van. While doing so he pulled a black ski mask down over his face. The woman fought frantically and was able to resist and free herself. The Hispanic male got back in the van and fled the scene with a second Hispanic male driving away eastbound. The van is described as being white with the letters “XYF” spray painted in red on the side of the van. The victim called 911.

She sustained minor scrapes and scratches to her hands. Officers responded and conducted an area search with negative results.
Anyone with information about this vehicle and or the suspects is asked to call 911.

Seattle Police had to deal with two incidents on Aurora Avenue North at the east edge of Woodland Park Zoo last night. First, a pedestrian trying to cross Aurora was hit by a car. Then, while investigating, a suspected DUI driver tried to drive around the roadblock and hit a police car.

Here’s what the SPD Blotter had to say about the first incident.

An adult man attempting to cross the 5900 Block of Aurora Avenue North last night was struck by a car travelling southbound, causing life-threatening injuries.

At about 9:15 last night, the pedestrian was attempting to cross Aurora when he was hit by a Subaru travelling southbound. The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Harborview Medical Center by Seattle Fire Department Medics. The driver of the Subaru was evaluated at the scene by a Drug Recognition Expert officer, and it was determined that there were no signs of intoxication on the part of the driver. The driver was interviewed and released from the scene, pending further investigation. The Subaru was impounded as evidence. Detectives from the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) responded to the scene and began their investigation. This remains an active and on-going TCIS investigation.

And then this:

While officers were busy investigating the earlier mentioned car/pedestrian collision on Aurora, a female driver and her passenger attempted to drive past the patrol cars and police line on Aurora, and ended up striking the rear of one of the patrol cars. The driver then continued to drive while her car was straddling the center median before she was stopped by detectives in the next block.

Despite the fact that there were patrol cars with flashing lights, police tape, flares, and traffic cones all put in place to direct traffic and protect the crime scene, the female driver and her passenger drove through the scene at approximately 25 mph, and struck the rear bumper of the patrol car. The driver was able to drive her car while straddling the median, before finally being stopped by Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) detectives at N. 60th and Aurora. The driver was evaluated and processed for DUI. The female passenger in the car was arrested for obstructing and outstanding warrants. The officer who was seated in the struck patrol car was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.

Seattle Police say a Greenwood resident helped them arrest four suspected car prowlers early this morning. From the SPD Blotter:

An alert resident saw two suspicious men in the secure parking garage of his apartment complex in Greenwood early this morning and called 911. The caller reported that he was watching them just before 5:00 am as they looked into cars and entered at least one near N. 105th St. and Greenwood Avenue North. The caller remained on the line with 911 and stated that one of the men left the garage and went to a car parked out on the street. Officers arrived quickly and located the two suspects, along with two female passengers that were in the car. The caller verified that officers were talking to the correct suspects. The car the suspects had arrived in was missing both license plates and it was determined to have been reported stolen out of Marysville. The car contained numerous backpacks and electronic items, presumably stolen. The car was impounded to the processing room. The car inside the garage that the suspects had entered had significant damage to the ignition and a screwdriver was recovered. The suspects also had numerous car keys in their possession.

The two male suspects were arrested and booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Auto Theft and Burglary. The two female suspects were booked into jail for their outstanding warrants. Burglary and Auto Theft detectives will handle the follow up investigation.

Seattle Police say a man was assaulted and robbed by two men after he wouldn’t give them money Wednesday night. More information from the SPD Blotter.

A man was assaulted and robbed by two unknown men last night at North 80th and Greenwood Avenue North. At about 9:00 pm, the man was walking in the 8000 Block of Greenwood when he was approached by a stranger who asked him for spare change. The victim told the man he didn’t have any. The suspect then struck the victim several times in the face. Another man then approached and also began hitting the victim in the face, causing him to fall to the sidewalk. Both suspects continued to hit and kick the victim. At one point, one of the suspects took the victim’s wallet. Both suspects then fled southbound.

Officers contacted the victim and conducted an area search for the suspects and any possible witnesses. Unfortunately they were not located. The Seattle Fire Department treated the victim for his injuries and he was later checked out at a local hospital. The description of the suspects is very limited. The first is described as a black male, in his twenties, 5′-9″ 180 pounds. The second suspect is described only as a male wearing a blue puffy jacket and a black beanie. This case will be assigned to the Robbery Unit for follow up.

A sexual assault suspect was arrested Monday night after employees of a Greenwood massage clinic recognized him and chased him down while calling police. And The Seattle Times reports the man also is a suspect in a Bellevue massage clinic rape last month.

From the SPD Blotter:

Massage parlor employees chased down a repeat customer that had previously sexually assaulted an employee. At approximately 9:30 p.m. last night employees from the Carnation Massage Clinic at 602 NW 85th street called to report that a suspect that recently sexually assaulted one of the employees had returned.

During that incident, the suspect displayed an edged weapon to carry out the assault.

When employees tried to detain the suspect for police, he fled on foot, but was caught a short distance later. Several units arrived and took custody of the suspect. Following a positive identification by the victim, the suspect was arrested and transported to the North precinct. He was later booked into King County Jail for 2 counts of Investigation of Rape.

This is an open and active Vice/High Risk Victims Unit investigation.

Seattle Police say early Sunday morning two people in Greenwood were hit by a truck that sped off.

From the SPD Blotter:

This morning at about 1:45 am a pickup truck was reportedly travelling southbound in the 9000 Block of Dayton Avenue North. Two pedestrian were standing by their cars on the west side of the road, when the truck veered toward them and struck them. The vehicle first stopped, and then fled the scene driving southbound on Dayton Avenue N.

North Precinct officers responded and detectives from the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) were called out to conduct the investigation.

Both pedestrians are in their 20’s, and were treated on scene by Seattle Fire and transported to Harborview via Medics. While at the hospital, it was determine that the pedestrians were not as seriously injured as initially thought, but they will remain at hospital for additional medical assessment.

The driver/ vehicle are still at large and the investigation continues.

Seattle Police arrested one man and seized two guns on Thursday afternoon after hearing reports of gunfire at a Greenwood home.

From the SPD Blotter:

Around 1pm, police received reports of gunshots at a home on N. 88th Street and Fremont Avenue N.

When officers arrived, they heard a woman groaning or crying inside the home, and saw bullet holes in the side of the house.

Officers entered the home and found five people inside.

It appears that all of the shots were fired from inside the home. It’s not clear what led to the shooting.

No one was injured in the incident.

Police seized a shotgun, a revolver, a knife, and a fake drivers license at the home, and booked the homeowner—who is a convicted felon—into the King County Jail for a weapons violation.

Seattle Police hope someone recognizes a man accused of posing as a police officer and sexually assaulting a woman at Aurora Avenue North at North 93rd Street on Friday night.

The man is described as Hispanic, in his mid-30′s to early 40′s, about 5’9″ tall with a stocky build. If you have any information, call the Seattle Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit at 206-684-5575.

Here’s the original report from the SPD Blotter:

A 26-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger posing as an undercover police officer last night. On June 15th at approximately 11:32 p.m. the female victim was on her way to meet a friend when she was confronted by the male suspect on the sidewalk in the 1100 block of North 93rd Street. The suspect identified himself as a plain clothes police officer working a sting in the area. The suspect asked the victim for her identification. The victim hesitated for a moment and actually started to walk away when the suspect confronted her again displaying a badge. The suspect then pushed the victim into a bushy area where she was sexually assaulted. After the assault the suspect fled in an unknown direction and remains at large.

The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. While there she was interviewed by Sexual Assault Unit detectives who continue to actively investigate.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’9″ tall, 30 to 40 years old, clean cut with short dark curly hair, a stocky build and no accent.

Anyone with information about this incident or who may know the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call 911 or the Seattle Police Sexual Assault Unit at (206) 684-5575. Anonymous tips are welcome.

If a non-uniformed individual is identifying himself/herself as a Seattle police officer and attempting to stop or detain you and you have doubts about their authenticity, request a uniformed officer or a supervisor to respond to the scene or simply call 911 yourself and report the circumstances.

Last night Seattle Police arrested a Ballard robbery suspect in Phinney Ridge.

From the SPD Blotter:

On April 17th, just before 3:00 pm, a woman was sitting in her parked car in the 8000 Block of 24th Avenue NW. She was confronted by three suspects, a male and two females, who she knows, over money owed to them. The suspects began attacking her, punching her in the head and upper body. One of the females began hitting her with a screwdriver. During the assault, the suspects grabbed the victim’s purse and fled in a van. North Precinct officers responded and the victim was treated at the scene by Seattle Fire. Officers conducted an area search, but did not locate the suspect van.

The case was referred to the Robbery Unit. The suspects had been identified and a wanted bulletin was distributed. On April 26th, at 11:00 pm, North Precinct Anti-Crime Team officers saw the male suspect in a vehicle in the 6000 Block of Phinney Avenue North. Prior to officers stopping him, he was seen funbling with something underneath the driver’s seat. The officers stopped the vehicle and took the suspect into custody. As he was getting out of the car, a holster fell from his body and officers observed a handgun underneath the seat. The vehicle was impounded pending further investigation. The suspect was transported to the Robbery Unit office where he was interviewed by detectives. The 46 year old man was later booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Robbery and Violation of Uniformed Firearms Act. Robbery detectives continue to investigate this case.

Seattle Police are investigating after a motorcycle and car collided at the intersection of 6th Avenue NW and NW 88th Street in Greenwood yesterday afternoon.

From the SPD Blotter:

On December 12th, at approximately 2:05 pm, a Kawasaki motorcycle was travelling northbound on 6th Avenue NW approaching NW 88th Street. A Honda CRV was travelling westbound on NW 88th Street when the two vehicles collided in the intersection.

The 21 year old male motorcyclist was treated at the scene by Seattle Fire Medics and transported to Harborview Medical Center. The 69 year driver of the Honda was evaluated at the scene and it was determined that neither alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this collision.

Detectives from the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) responded to the scene and began their investigation. This reamains an active and ongoing investigation.