Rash Of Shoreline Burglaries: Police Warn Residents

SHORELINE, WA - Police have issued a warning to city residents after an inordinate number of burglaries over the past two nights in two separate sections of the city.

There have been six burglaries total between Wednesday and Thursday night. Shoreline police say that the burglars have entered homes by breaking windows. However, no items have been taken, and the burglars have not ransacked the homes, police said.

There have been three burglaries in the area of Northeast 168th Street north of Hamlin Park, and three more along the 16100 block of Midvale Avenue North. Those locations are on opposite sides of I-5.

Here's the full warning police posted on Facebook Friday:

"Shoreline Police have responded to six burglaries over two nights. All six of these burglaries occurred between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The suspects breaking a rear window and then entering the home. The homes were not ransacked and nothing was taken. It appears that the suspect/s may be looking for specific items. Three burglaries occurred in the area of NE 168th ST/21st AVE NE on 02/08/2017 and three in the area of 16100 BLK of Midvale AVE N on 02/09/2017.

"There is no suspect/s description. This is just an informational release at this time. Please keep an eye out in your neighborhoods for unusual activity. Call 911 and report if you see anything you believe to be suspicious or criminal."

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