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Fairwood Homeowner Thwarts Intruder

February 23
Last weekend a Fairwood neighbor experienced a break in while the family was asleep in the home.

On Saturday, February 16 at about 4 a.m., a brazen invader, probably intent on committing a burglary, broke into the Fairwood resident’s vehicle, stealing items that included a garage door opener. The homeowner awoke to the noise of the home’s garage door opening and shutting and witnessed the burglar fleeing the scene.

The homeowner, concerned that the thug had been scoping out the neighborhood and the family’s garage, wanted to alert the community to be on the alert and always report suspicious activities. Armed and ready with a bat, the intruder would have been surprised by the homeowner if he hadn't fled.

A King County Sheriff quickly responded, but this homeowner was unsure about whether the burglar has been caught.

“I really don't feel the presence of a neighborhood watch. I know that earlier this summer a random drunk person tried to break in/get in our neighbor’s house during the night. Our fuel has been stolen from our cars on several occasions. I know there is crime everywhere, but these incidences have been a little too close for comfort,” said the homeowner.

Their garage opener has been reprogrammed, but the incident has had lasting effects.

All are encouraged to keep a watchful eye and quickly report any suspicious activities by calling 9-1-1. If vehicles cannot be parked in garages, removing tempting valuables may discourage this type of activity.

Although this neighbor said no valuables were stolen, leaving the garage door opener in the vehicle made it easier to gain access the home.

“It's extremely frustrating. We feel violated but are extremely lucky it wasn't worse and we are safe."

To obtain updated illegal activities in your neighborhood, regularly check Fairwood Community News' Police Blotter page, located on the navigation bar above.

Fairwood Crime Updates

February 17, 2013
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In an effort to encourage a good neighbor approach to keeping our communities safe, Fairwood Community News is now providing crime information for Fairwood and neighboring areas. One of the best defenses is to offer a watchful eye and immediately report suspicious activities. Don’t hesitate; call 911.

Crime activities are grouped by week and then by type of crime. Information is listed by the crime (details when available), date of crime, street location, and response agency.

The Fairwood area covers three jurisdictions; therefore, three law enforcement agencies serve sections of our community. To assist you in understanding the more specific area where the crime was committed, the final entry for each listing identifies the agency that responded to the crime. From there, you may want to track the crime location based on the address information provided.

Encourage your neighbors to monitor this data.

Fairwood Crime Updates

February 10, 2013
© Fairwood Community News
In an effort to encourage a good neighbor approach to keeping our communities safe, Fairwood Community News is now providing crime information for Fairwood and neighboring areas. One of the best defenses is to offer a watchful eye and immediately report suspicious activities. Don’t hesitate; call 911.

Crime activities are grouped by week and then by type of crime. Information is listed by the crime (details when available), date of crime, street location, and response agency.

Encourage your neighbors to monitor this data.

FEBRUARY
Week of February 3
Assault
Assault, 0
Breaking & Entering (B&E)
B&E,0
Homicides
0 Homicides
Robbery
Highway Robbery | 2/6/13 | 11900 Block SE 175TH ST | Renton
Sexual Offense
0 Incidents
Theft
Theft, 0
Theft from Vehicle
Theft (from vehicle),
Theft of Vehicle
Theft of Vehicle 0
Vehicle Recovery
Vehicle Recovery 0

Poachers Kill Two Deer in Fairwood Greens

February 1
Recently, Fairwood Greens homeowners were exposed to the illegal killing of two deer the weekend of January 12-13.

The deer were reportedly killed on the grounds of Fairwood Elementary School.

All hunting is illegal in communities. If this activity is spotted or suspected, residents are encouraged to call 9-1-1. If you have any information about this incident, please also contact the King County Sheriff.

Fairwood Crime Updates

January 2013
© Fairwood Community News
In an effort to encourage a good neighbor approach to keeping our communities safe, Fairwood Community News is now providing crime information for Fairwood and neighboring areas. One of the best defenses is to offer a watchful eye and immediately report suspicious activities. Don’t hesitate; call 911.

Crime activities are grouped by week and then by type of crime. Information is listed by the crime (details when available), date of crime, street location, and response agency.