FBI: Issaquah bank robber hit Bellevue bank, too
July 26, 2011
Images captured on surveillance video from Sterling Savings Bank in Issaquah show the accused robber. Contributed
NEW — 4:10 p.m. July 26, 2011
The Seattle office of the FBI is asking for help in tracking down a suspect in two bank robberies, including the hold-up of the Issaquah branch of Sterling Savings Bank on July 22.
Suspicious powder identified
January 25, 2011
Cornstarch in mail leads to emergency response at office
The suspicious powder responsible for a lockdown at a North Issaquah office building Jan. 13 turned out to be cornstarch.
Issaquah police and emergency crews mobilized to the building in the 1600 block of Northwest Sammamish Road at about 2 p.m. after receiving reports of a package containing a powdery substance. Responders said a handful of workers reported headaches and sore throats.
The incident occurred at the Costco-owned and operated Lake Place Office Center, about a mile from Costco and Costco headquarters.
Eastside Fire & Rescue sent a hazardous materials team to retrieve and remove the package. Officials also locked down the building and cordoned off the area for several hours.
The investigation expanded to include the police department, the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the agency responsible for mail-related crimes.
Investigators probe suspicious package at office building
January 18, 2011
A first responder’s hazardous materials suit lies on the ground as Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighters and Issaquah police officers gather after the lock down of the Lake Place Office Center on Jan. 13. By Greg Farrar
Issaquah Police Department and federal agents continue to probe a suspicious package delivered to a North Issaquah office building late last week.
Police said emergency crews mobilized at about 2 p.m. Jan. 13 after receiving reports of a package containing a suspicious powder. Eastside Fire & Rescue and Issaquah Police Department teams responded to the building in the 1600 block of Northwest Sammamish Road, after workers reported concerns about the contents in a package sent to the business. Read more
FBI: Crime rate dropped in 2009
September 21, 2010
Crime in Issaquah dropped last year due to a dramatic decline in thefts from 2008 levels, even as violent crime inched upward.
FBI crime figures released Sept. 13 show 19 violent crimes and 633 property crimes reported in Issaquah last year. People reported 17 violent crimes and 814 property crimes to the Issaquah Police Department in 2008.
Violent crime is identified as murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The breakdown for last year shows no murders, four forcible rapes, nine robberies and six aggravated assaults.
Police recorded a murder, a rape, six robberies and nine aggravated assaults in 2008.
FBI: Violent crime increased, property crime declined in Issaquah
September 15, 2010
NEW — 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 2010
Violent crimes in Issaquah inched upward last year, but property crimes made a sharp drop from 2008 levels.
FBI crime figures released Monday show 19 violent crimes and 633 property crimes reported in Issaquah last year. People reported 17 violent crimes and 814 property crimes to the Issaquah Police Department in 2008. The slight rise in violent crime marks a five-year high.
Violent crime is identified as murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The breakdown for last year shows no murders, four forcible rapes, nine robberies and six aggravated assaults.
Issaquah Police officer selected for FBI training
February 23, 2010
Issaquah Police Cmdr. Scott Behrbaum will attend prestigious FBI National Academy training, the department announced last week.
FBI investigates robbery at Mall Street bank
February 9, 2010
A man robbed The Bank of Washington branch along Northwest Mall Street on Feb. 4. Read more
Crime stats: Violence up, property crime down
September 22, 2009
The number of violent crimes reported in Issaquah reached a four-year high in 2008, but the number of property crimes recorded last year fell to the lowest level during the same period. Read more
Issaquah WaMu branch robbed; FBI takes investigation
February 20, 2009
NEW — 12:01 a.m. Feb. 20, 2008
A man robbed the Gilman Boulevard Washington Mutual bank branch Feb. 17, brandishing a handgun before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Issaquah police received a call from the bank, 1195 N.W. Gilman Blvd., at 3:11 p.m. Officers arrived at the bank three minutes later, but were unable to locate the suspect. No injuries were reported.
This is a photo of the man police say robbed the WaMu bank in Issaquah on Feb. 17.
