Suspect scams victim through Craigslist | Police blotter for Feb. 23 – March 13

The blotter consists of officers’ accounts of crimes and other incidents in Mercer Island.

The blotter consists of officers’ accounts of crimes and other incidents in Mercer Island. Persons arrested are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Tuesday, March 13

Harassment/Threat to Kill: The reporting party reported a subject he had a prior history with possibly stopping to threaten him on his motorcycle. Male on motorcycle made a gun with the fingers on his right hand, demonstrated a firing motion, and then sped away from the area. The reporting party felt he knew who it was but couldn’t provide any information for a positive ID.

Prowling: A vehicle was prowled overnight in secured parking garage on the 2400 block 76th Ave. Southeast.

Monday, March 12

Prowling: The victim’s unlocked vehicle was entered on the 2600 block of 76th Ave. Southeast, their Wallet and other personal items were taken.

Burglary: Suspects forced entry into victim’s residence on the 4600 block of West Mercer Way and stole several items.

Thursday, March 8

Burglary: A storage unit was rummaged through on the 4100 block of 81st Ave. Southeast and items were taken.

Monday, March 5

Theft: Two male suspects stole four bottles of liquor from a location on the 7700 Block of Southeast 27th St.

Sunday, March 4

Burglary: An under construction house on the 4700 block 91st Ave. Southeast was burglarized while the homeowners were out of town.

Friday, March 2

Fraud: The victim sent money through “Zelle” to purchase show tickets on Craig’s List. The unknown suspect ended communications after receiving the money.

Friday, Feb. 23

Malicious Mischief: The reporting party found what he believes was a tree in the park that was damaged to an extent that it won’t survive. He also found some syringes that could be related.