Suspect with knife threatens maintenance worker near Belmont Ave, Seattle WA


A suspect entered a vacant apartment near Belmont Ave, stole keys, and threatened a maintenance worker with a knife before fleeing north on Belmont Avenue.
Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Edward Sector for a holding trespass[1] at near Belmont Ave, the Helen Apartments.
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Commandant Supervisor reported earlier that there was a suspect that had gained entry into a vacant unit. Her moving inside, believed to have stolen keys from an apartment manager, break.
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Per callback, the caller said the suspect left, but on his way out, he threatened to call another maintenance employee with a knife and threw a piece of lumber at them.
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A knife was about three to four inches long. Suspect northbound on Belmont about 30 minutes ago.
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No injuries.
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Callers still request contact regarding the threats.
Police codes explained
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trespass: Criminal trespass (degree unspecified)
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