Bellevue Reissues Curfew Monday, Citing Continued Unrest

BELLEVUE, WA — For the second straight day, the city of Bellevue issued a curfew for Monday for the downtown core area, lasting from 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, citing the likelihood of continued unrest.

Earlier Monday, Bellevue police said they were monitoring a small, peaceful protest downtown. Officials did not share details about expected disturbances Monday night.

On Sunday, Bellevue played host to peaceful protests against police violence but later fell victim to widespread looting and property damage, prompting the city to declare a state of emergency.

Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Sunday, police said dozens of people broke into the Bellevue Square mall and looted items from several stores.

Monday's curfew order, issued by Mayor Lynne Robinson, allows only first responders, government officials and authorized media to travel in public places within the following boundaries:

• East: 120th Avenue Northeast & Northeast 1st Street
• West: 100th Avenue Northeast
• North: Northeast 12th Street
• South: Main Street and Southeast 1st Street

The curfew will be enforced by city police as well as other law enforcement and the military, who were activated statewide by Gov. Jay Inslee late Sunday.

Curfew reissued, 5pm-5am in the downtown core area after renewed reports of public disturbances. The city recommends businesses take precautions to close operations and protect windows and entrances. BPD & National Guard are deployed & ready to respond to activity https://t.co/j9G1Zu1Lzs
— Bellevue, WA Police (@BvuePD) June 1, 2020