The Lighter Side of the Blotter

Explore some of the less than typical calls to police from your neighbors

Inquisitive Caller

In the morning on Jan. 18, IPD received a call from an inquisitive child at NE High Street. The caller was a young child playing with their mother’s phone.

Undercover Police Work

Around 1:01 a.m. on March 7, an individual called to report concern that someone had broken into their home and was laying under a blanket on the couch. Fortunately, it was just some suspiciously shaped pillows and a blanket on the couch!

Lumber Burglar

On Friday night, Feb. 28, officers received reports of several people stealing lumber from a construction site in Issaquah Highlands. Before officers could arrive, the suspects drove away with one of them holding the lumber down in the bed of the truck. However, IPD officers were in position to intercept them. The suspects were taken into custody for theft and the lumber was returned to the owner, who was able to identify other stollen lumber that didn’t belong to him. In order for officers to transport the large sheet of plywood into evidence for safekeeping, IPD was able to borrow a truck from Public Works operations to transport the wood.

Block Watch Meeting

Meet with IPD officers for tips on preventing property crime with lighting, motion sensors, cameras and more.