Seattle Police Arrest Man for Burglary Following Backyard Sighting
A 47-year-old man was arrested by Seattle police for burglary in the Montlake neighborhood. The arrest followed a report from a 15-year-old who saw the suspect in his backyard. The suspect reportedly fled from police after being confronted by the…
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 12, 2026 —
A 47-year-old man is in custody following a burglary incident in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood. Seattle police apprehended the suspect after he was reportedly seen in a backyard.
The incident began when a 15-year-old resident observed the man in his backyard and alerted authorities. The resident’s father then confronted the suspect.
Following the confrontation with the child’s father, the suspect reportedly fled the scene. Seattle police officers were subsequently involved and made the arrest. The specific charges are related to burglary.
Further details regarding the timeline of events or the exact date of the incident were not immediately available. The Seattle Police Department has not released the name of the arrested individual at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Detective Shane Weatherford on spdblotter.seattle.gov, see more information here.
