Barefoot Man Rampages Through Redmond Town Center

REDMOND, WA — A 26-year-old man was arrested in Redmond recently for going on a strange and violent rampage through the Redmond Town Center.

The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on April 4, and began when the man attacked a Kia parked in the garage, police said. The barefoot man then went to a restaurant near the garage and grabbed a customer by the throat. He also smashed a glass on the ground.

When police arrived, the man fought against the officers, but they were able to arrest him. He went to jail on charges of assault, disorderly conduct, obstructing, resisting arrest, and malicious mischief.

Here are other recent incidents from the Redmond police blotter:

April 1, 2019

• Time: 08:00
• Location: 166th Ave NE and NE 80th St.
• Type: Arrest
• Case Number: 19-001793

A 24-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks at multiple cars as they drove past. Two drivers called 911 reporting their vehicles had been damaged and provided descriptions of the suspect. Arriving officers found the subject still throwing rocks when they arrived. The suspect also had an active warrant and was booked into jail.

• Time: 03:15
• Location: 18000 block of NE 101st Court
• Type: Residential Burglary
• Case Number: 19-001785

Officers investigated a burglary and car prowl that was committed overnight by an unidentified suspect. The victim’s garage door had been left open and the thief entered, rifled through the two parked cars and stole golf equipment. Evidence gathered is being processed.

April 2, 2019

• Time: 13:49
• Location: 17900 block of Redmond Way
• Type: Hit-and-run
• Case Number: 19-001819

Police arrested a 27-year-old female suspected of hit-and-run in a grocery store parking lot. The victim told police the suspect hit her car, said she didn’t have insurance and took off. Criminal driver’s licence violation charges are pending.

• Time: 17:37
• Location: 17700 block of NE 76th St.
• Type: Arrest
• Case Number: 19-001826

An employee at a local department store was arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $4000 from the register over the last three months. The investigation is ongoing.

• Time: 09:10
• Location: 138 block of NE 87th St.
• Type: Fraud/ID Theft
• Case Number: 19-001811

A woman reported that she had been the victim of a scam. A caller posing as a Chase bank representative convinced the victim to give them personal information over the phone. Police advised she contact her banks, credit bureaus and the social security administration to protect herself from identity theft.

April 3, 2019

• Time: 14:45
• Location: King County District Court, 15990 NE 85th St.
• Type: Arrest
• Case Number: 19-001853

A 30-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of possessing meth and heroin while he was reporting to a Redmond Community Court hearing. All court attendees are subject to search before entering and the suspect had apparently forgotten about the large bag of illegal drugs in his pocket. Felony drug charges are pending.

• Time: Overnight
• Location: 15200 block of NE Shen St.
• Type: Vehicle Prowl
• Case Number: 19-001833

Two vehicles parked in a hotel parking lot had their windows smashed and various items were stolen. The suspect’s identity is not currently known.

April 4, 2019

• Time: 09:30
• Location: 14800 block of Redmond Way
• Type: Theft of a Motor Vehicle
• Case Number: 19-001872

A man reported his Subaru had been stolen from in front of his apartment sometime overnight. The victim told police there had been a spare key left inside. The suspect has not been identified.

April 5, 2019

• Time: 15:24
• Location: 17100 block of Avondale Way
• Type: Arrest
• Case Number: 19-001903

A 25-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting from a local grocery store.

• Time: 13:00
• Location: 21700 block of NE Novelty Hill Road
• Type: Vehicle Prowl
• Case Number: 19-001901

An unknown car prowler broke into a parked car and stole cash, keys and paperwork.

• Time: 22:40
• Location: 16500 block of NE 92nd St.
• Type: Residential Burglary
• Case Number: 19-001909

A man called police after he arrived home and found his front door had been pried open. Officers did not find the suspect still in the home and the victim reported it did not appear any of his belongings were missing. The burglar’s identity is not known.

• Time: 01:45
• Location: 8200 block of Avondale Way NE
• Type: Commercial Burglary
• Case Number: 19-001888

Officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm to find thieves had smashed through a glass front door of a local cannabis shop. The unknown suspects also shattered a glass display case inside and stole merchandise. The investigation is ongoing.

April 6, 2019

• Time: 0:00
• Location: 11000 block of 166th Place NE
• Type: Fraud/ID Theft
• Case Number: 19-001932

Police took a report of fraudulent activity after a man discovered $47,000 had been transferred out of his bank account and into the account of an unknown subject. Investigation continues.

April 7, 2019

• Time: 21:27
• Location: NE 166th St. and Willows Road
• Type: Arrest
• Case Number: 19-001936

Police arrested a 48-year-old male on suspicion of DUI. A Sergeant on patrol witnessed the suspect’s vehicle swerving and speeding and found the driver to be exhibiting several signs incompatible with sobriety. The suspect was arrested, his vehicle was towed and he was booked into jail.