August 9
Fake out: A suspect used fake $100 bills at two different stores in Bellevue Square. Security lost sight of him in the parking garage.
August 10
‘Curb’ your anger: Officers responded to an incident involving a reckless driver at a gas station in the 11900 block of NE 8th St. The 911 caller reported that “the driver is running and hitting things in the gas station.” Officers located a damaged 2016 Ford Fusion driven by the suspect, who told police he was attempting to remove debris from the undercarriage of his rental vehicle by driving over a nearby curb.
August 11
Arrested: Bike officers contacted a man sitting in his car in the Downtown QFC parking lot, as they could see a meth pipe on the passenger seat. They found meth and heroin inside the vehicle.
August 12
Theft: The suspect stole a tent from a sporting goods store in the 4000 block of Factoria Blvd. When police found him, he stated that he had swallowed some heroin just before being contacted. Police also found a small package of heroin in his sock.
August 14
Bizarre bonfire: Police responded to a call of a suspicious fire in Zumdieck Park. They found a large tree stump on fire with a chafing dish heater inside.
August 15
Phone fumble: A man looked down to find his phone while driving northbound on 118th Avenue Southeast. He drove off the right side of the road and collided with a chain link fence.