'Rash' Of Burglaries In Redmond Has Police On Alert

REDMOND, WA - Redmond police has seen a "rash" of burglaries inside apartments in the city, which corresponds with patterns seen across King County, the department is reporting. Police have seen 19 burglaries so far this year at apartments in the Overlake and downtown areas that appear to be related.

The burglaries are happening across the Eastside, the department reported, and usually happen during the day when residents are at work. The burglars have broken into apartments by breaking open apartment doors - but no one has seen the burglars either leaving or entering the buildings.

Police are asking the public to be on alert for suspicious activity, and to protect their homes from being burglarized.

"Knowledge is a vital part of crime prevention, so that’s why we’re trying to get the info out. Make your home unattractive to thieves and secure your valuables. Most importantly, get to know your neighbors! Report suspicious persons who seem to be lingering in the area or spending a lot of time and making noise at your neighbor’s door. We always encourage people to answer their door as well – acknowledge verbally that you are home and ask who is there before opening up your home," the department wrote in a message posted on the city website.

"Redmond Police know through several successful investigations that our residents are our first line of defense; we have solved multiple crime series like this based on residents calling 911 to report suspicious activity. A clothing description or a license plate – if they can be safely obtained, can help us crack cases."

If you think you might know something about the burglaries, contact Redmond police at 425-556-2500.

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