Antique Derringer Missing: Puyallup Police Blotter

PUYALLUP, WA - This might be a case for Miss Marple. A Puyallup homeowner reported to police on Fridady that an antique derringer handgun was stolen from her home.

The prime suspect? A contractor who was in her home earlier this year repairing water damage. Police took the report, but have not yet made any arrests.

Here are more incidents from the Puyallup police blotter from the weekend:

Friday

Theft/Trafficking
1200 blk 4th Ave SE
The victim and her mother reported a lost cell phone which was now listed on OfferUp for sale from seller. The seller showed up to sell the phone and said “Deshaun” gave it to him to sell and they would split the proceeds. The victim admitted she was at this residence hanging out with the seller and Deshaun when the phone was stolen. Deshaun said he did not give the phone to the seller. This home is high on the radar for PPD and all the folks flopping there.

Vehicle Prowl
Target
On 11/9 between 1100-1700 hours, items were stolen from a vehicle parked in the lot. There was not any damage to her vehicle, it was possibly unlocked.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
1000 blk 18 ST NW
A county stolen truck was dumped at the location a couple days ago. Owner was notified.

Theft
700 blk 23rd St NW
Between May and now, an antique firearm (possibly a.38 Derringer) was stolen from an antique cabinet drawer. The victim explained her insurance company hired a water restoration company to fix her home after suffering from significant water damage. Part of the service was removing and storing items from her home. She noticed the drawer to the antique cabinet and the firearm are missing.

Residential Burglary
1800 blk S Fruitland
Over the last day, the door was forced open to an unoccupied home. A microwave that was still in the box was stolen. A sprayer was removed from inside the house, but left in the driveway. The brand-new bigger appliances were not touched. The sprayer was collected for possible prints.

DUI
500 7th St NW
A male was stopped for an equipment violation. He was drinking at the Loose Wheel. BAC was .164 and .166. He was booked.

Making False Statements, Warrants
3300 blk 5th St SE
A male was stopped for a bicycle infraction and lied about his name. Another Officer responded with the fingerprint scanner and discovered his true dentity. He had Puyallup warrants and now he had a new set of orange Puyallup pants due to winning the Liar Liar Pants on Fire Award. He was booked.

DUI
4100 blk S Meridian
A male was stopped for moving violations. He was drinking at Cheers. BAC was .114 and .110. He was booked.

Suspicious Circumstances
9th and 7th St SE
Four subjects were observed walking down the street trying door handles on every vehicle. None of the vehicles were entered. These juveniles are associated with 1200 blk 4th Ave SE, which continues to be a problem. Report to Detectives.

Saturday

Theft
Puerto Vallarta
4 subjects fled after an order of $56 worth of food and did not have money to pay. After the first subject fled, one fled to the parking lot where employees contacted him. Another began looking for another exit but he and another subject were stopped before they left the restaurant. One said the 4th subject was a named male, the other two were not cooperative. All these subjects have been contacted throughout the week for theft, prowl, and runaway issues. All are associated with 1200 blk 4th Ave SE. They were booked in Remann Hall.

Welfare Check, Narcotics, CPS referral
400 blk 17th St Se
Officers were called to the home for a welfare check on the children. The father was loading the kids (9 and 4) and bags in the car when we arrived. Kids were not in eminent danger and appeared clean and fed. The father disclosed he and mom both have opiate addictions. The female left with her family planning to get treatment, but called the male to warn him her family called PD regarding the children which was why he was leaving. The male voluntarily led Officers through the house. There were well over 100 marijuana plants, lights, and growing material consuming every room in the house beside the living room and 1 bathroom. There were not any sleeping arrangements for the kids with the only space being possibly on the living room floor. The male called his parents to get the kids. He said he grows the marijuana and supplies it to “patients” in order to stay home since he does not trust the kids with the mother alone. CPS and Detectives were notified.

Theft
Pioneer Park
A male still had his motorhome parked on Elm St. He once again had the electrical cords running from a lamp post to his motorhome. This time, he used the regular electrical outlet instead of hardwiring into the base of the post. He was cited for theft. The motorhome was also marked for removal within 72-hours per the law. Monday marks the 72-hour point.

Vehicle Prowl
1200 blk 7th St SE
Overnight a small window was broken out of a vehicle and a checkbook was taken from inside.

Theft
Tractor Supply Store
A white male, 35-40, 5-08, 170 wearing a black and red jacket stole a sump pump but surrendered it to a customer who chased him when he fled. He was associated with a red Honda Civic in the lot and at least two other people. When the vehicle would not start, they all fled on foot (that's a real bummer when your get-away car breaks down in the commission of the crime). At the end of shift, officers were advised the same subjects returned and returned the stolen items. They waited 15 minutes before calling PD.

Residential Burglary
2800 blk Forest View Ct N
Over the last 2 days, the front door was kicked in to house under renovation so the occupant only stays there occasionally. Several power tools and a cell phone were stolen from the main living room area. Contractors had already started working at the residence to include replacing the front door when officers arrived so no prints were attempted.

Vehicle Prowl
3000 blk E Main
Between 0100-1300 hours, the rear window was broken out and a backpack with a laptop and other contents were stolen from the vehicle.

Shoplift
Costco
A mom concealed a Bose speaker inside her coat to leave the store. The mom said she did not have any reason for stealing the speakers other than her son wanted them. She was with two young sons who waited outside the loss prevention office while mom was processed.

Lewd Conduct
Jack in the Box
A white male, in his 50's, scruffy beard wearing an Eagles hat, blue shirt, and Carhart jeans exposed himself to a female in the drive thru. He fled south through the businesses and was not located again. Brought a entirely new meaning to Jack in the Box.

Attempted Theft
Fred Meyer
A male attempted to steal a Christmas tree and other items from Fred Meyer. He fled before police arrival and did not get away with the tree. We did though immediately call Santa and order up some coal for this scrooge come December 25......unless we find him first and then it will be powered milk instead!

Neg 1st
900 blk S Fruitland
A male was driving negligently and stopped. PBT was .031. He was cited for Neg. Driving.

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