Bike theft suspect flees on scooter near East Spruce St, Seattle WA


A caller requested help to retrieve a stolen bike from an encampment near East Spruce Street. A male suspect threatened to hurt people when approached by a security guard. The suspect left the bike and fled northbound on a scooter along 12th Avenue. The bike was recovered by the caller near 11th Avenue.
Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Near East Spruce Street.
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Caller requesting assistance retrieving stolen bike inside encampment.
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Security guard spoke with male who had bike; suspect threatened to hurt people.
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Caller waiting at 12th Avenue near East Spruce Street for contact.
00:16
Suspect described as male, about 40s, 5'5, 160 pounds, wearing white tank top, khaki shorts, green and white leggings.
00:23
Coming.
00:24
Title Zero One.
00:25
Can you add me to that? Hey, Fireman, two George, sir.
00:26
You got an update.
00:27
Caller can see the suspect now.
00:29
Suspect left bike at southwest corner and fled northbound on scooter on 12th Avenue.
00:38
George Street copies.
00:39
Caller has possession of bike at 11th Avenue near East Spruce Street but yelling can be heard.
00:45
Now we have an open line.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122
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