Crime & Safety
Microsoft Burglary: Bellevue Police Search For Software Thief
The suspect burglarized the Bellevue Microsoft store on two separate occasions in January, police say.
BELLEVUE, WA - Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they believe stole software from the Bellevue Microsoft store on two separate occasions in January.
Bellevue officer Seth Tyler said that man stole software on Jan. 13, and then again on Jan. 30. Both of the thefts occurred at the Microsoft store at the Bellevue Square Mall, located at 16 Bellevue Way Northeast. The suspect stole an estimated $10,000 worth of software, Tyler said.
Police describe the suspect as an Asian male in his 20s who was wearing a black North Face jacket and gray black Adidas shoes during the burglaries.
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If you recognize the suspect or know anything about the burglaries, call King County Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. There's a cash reward for information leading to his arrest.
Police had a little fun announcing the burglaries, alleging that the man excels at stealing.
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I steal from the @Microsoft store, who am I? Call #crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Let's #excel at getting him behind the #windows of jail. pic.twitter.com/UeWDKEIjKM
— Bellevue, WA Police (@BvuePD) February 1, 2017
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