Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Stealing From Elderly In Bellevue Skips Bail
Timothy Woodall, 53, was bailed out of jail on July 14. Now he's on the run, police say.
BELLEVUE, WA — A 53-year-old man accused of stealing $37,000 in jewelry from residents of a Bellevue assisted-living facility has skipped bail, according to police.
Timothy Woodall was jailed on July 12 on charges of theft and trafficking stolen property. He was able to bail out of jail on July 14 on a $2,500 bond. Now, police say he's disappeared.
Worse, the assisted-living facility Woodall is accused of stealing from has had several more reports of missing jewelry since Woodall was arrested. Police caught him after figuring out that he had sold stolen jewelry at local pawn shops.
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Police believe Woodall may have fled to California, where he has family. He drives an older Ford Excursion SUV with Washington license plate No. BMD5446.
If you see Woodall or his vehicle, Bellevue police advise that you call 911.
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