The investigation was sparked when members of the Eastside Indian American and South Asian communities brought their concerns to police.
Police recovered stolen items, over $17,000 in cash and several designer bags in Kirkland arrests of five alleged burglars.
KPD said one of the men was from Palmdale, California, and had a lengthy criminal history as a convicted felon. Investigators found out the man traveled frequently between California and Washinton, using short-term rental properties to move around.The group also rented cars and allegedly swapped out license plates with stolen ones. The evidence led police to a short-term rental in Redmond.
“This is an impactful and successful outcome for our community,” said Kirkland Police Chief Cherie Harris. “Thank you to our community members for trusting law enforcement with your story and for all our community members’ assistance along the way. And I also want to send a big thank you to the Lynnwood, Bothell and Bellevue Police Departments for their critical assistance and collaboration in this multi-jurisdictional investigation.
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