Teenagers steal alcohol from Covington Safeway

Heard on: King WA Law Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Activity three, area check for shoplifter at Safeway.Twenty three.

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SE 272nd St.

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We're going to contact [name unclear].

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Said there was shoplifting from alcohol.

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Suspects took off on foot towards AutoZone.

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I only have description of one white male, (number withheld) , white hoodie, gray shorts, and he's with two or three other kids.

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SE 272nd St.

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Two hundred and three, go back on it.

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Copy.

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Four, five, seven, eight.

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Yeah, how's it?

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Five, seven, eight. Copy. We're getting it from 180th and Thomas to southeast

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304th and Thomas.

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Okay. Put a Kevin to cars.

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Yes, teenagers were seen walking towards city hall, being verbal with other customers outside of Safeway.

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Another is wearing a red hoodie with unknown color shorts.

8/12/2026 08:59 PM

Theft Report

SE 272nd St, Covington, WA 98042

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible shoplifting of alcohol at a grocery store near Southeast 272nd Street in Covington. Several teenagers reportedly fled on foot toward a nearby auto parts store and were later seen walking toward City Hall and arguing with customers outside the store.