Edmonds Kidnapping Ends In 2 Arrests

EDMONDS, WA - Two men accused of robbery and kidnapping were arrested Thursday after a dramatic 12-hour joint investigation by Edmonds police, Everett police, and the North Sound Metro SWAT Team.

The ordeal began around 1:45 a.m. when Edmonds police went to the America's Best Value Inn, 22127 Highway 99, to investigate a robbery. The 31-year-old victim told police two men robbed him and then kidnapped his girlfriend. The victim suffered minor injuries. He told police that the suspects might be hiding in an Everett home.

With help from Everett police, Edmonds detectives went to the home hoping to find the kidnapped woman. There was no sign of her, so around 10:45 a.m. the SWAT team moved in and arrested a 43-year-old man in the home.

Around 1:30 p.m., police approached an apartment complex in south Everett associated with the other suspect. The 46-year-old surrendered. The 26-year-old kidnapping victim was with him and unharmed.

The two suspects went to the Snohomish County jail on assault, robbery, and kidnapping charges. Edmonds detectives are still investigating the ordeal.

Images courtesy Edmonds police