Crime & Safety

Edmonds Window Smashing Burglar Caught

A video of the break-in shows the burglar hurl a rock through a sliding glass door to get into the home.

UPDATE: Edmonds police reported Thursday afternoon an employee of a local hotel spotted the suspect's car, allowing police to arrest the man seen in the video.

EDMONDS, WA - A burglar was caught on tape around 10 a.m. Tuesday breaking into an Edmonds home. The burglar used a rock to smash his way through a sliding glass door.

The burglar fled the scene after the home's alarm went off. But his getaway car, a white 2011-13 Hyundai Sonata with Arizona plates, was also caught on video. The car has a spare wheel on the rear driver's side.

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If you recognize the suspect or know anything about the burglary, you can report tips to Edmonds police by calling (425) 775-3000.

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