Residence and business burglarized on June 19 | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 22-June 19.

June 19

Burglary: It was reported that suspects broke into a home in the 2400 block of 61st Avenue Southeast and stole items before fleeing the scene when the owners arrived. The victims suffered significant property loss.

Burglary: Suspects used a crowbar to break into a store in the 7700 block of Southeast 27th Street and proceeded to steal a large amount of cigarettes.

June 17

Catalytic converter thefts: Residents reported multiple catalytic converter thefts across the 3000 and 4000 blocks of 80-90th avenues southeast.

June 13

Vehicle theft: A resident in the 2500 block of 81st Avenue Southeast reported that their vehicle was stolen.

Assault: A physical fight involving pepper spray took place in the roadway following a road rage incident in the 7700 block of Southeast 27th Street.

June 9

Vehicle prowls: Numerous vehicle prowls occurred over several blocks of West Shorewood Drive.

June 3

Medical care: After witnesses reported seeing an unclothed woman walking in the roadway in the 5000 block of West Mercer Way, officers and firefighters spoke with her and assisted her in receiving medical care.

June 1

Malicious mischief: It was reported that a number of picnic tables were damaged in the 3000 block of Shorewood Drive.

May 25

Assault: A verbal altercation turned physical at a bank ATM in the 3000 block of Shorewood Drive.

May 19

Fraud: A resident in the 7300 block of Southeast 38th Street reported being defrauded out of a large sum of money in a cryptocurrency scam.

Vehicle prowl: A resident’s vehicle windows were smashed and belongings stolen in the 3200 block of East Lexington Way.