More than $30,000 in stolen property connected to burglaries and vehicle prowls has been recovered across several cities, including Kirkland, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Federal Way.
The Kirkland Police Department’s (KPD) ProAct detectives recovered passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, electronics, and other items, KPD announced.
Detectives have already contacted the owners of the stolen property and are currently working to return the items to them.
“This case shows the value of strong regional partnerships,” KPD Chief Mike St. Jean said. “Our ProAct detectives work closely with neighboring agencies to share information, connect cases across city lines, and identify and arrest the people responsible.”
Kirkland detectives working to connect the remaining property to theft reports
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the investigation and are currently being held at the King County Jail. Detectives are continuing to work alongside neighboring law enforcement agencies to match the remaining property with theft reports and identify other victims.
“This case is also a good reminder of one simple thing community members can do to help police recover stolen property: keep a record of serial numbers,” the police department stated.
When detectives recover any of those items, they can quickly link an item to a theft report through the serial number and help return it to its rightful owner.
KPD also noted that photos and receipts can be helpful, especially with items that lack serial numbers.
The investigation remains ongoing.