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Kirkland Detectives Recover $30K in Stolen Property

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Kirkland Police Department ProAct detectives recovered over $30,000 in stolen property from burglaries and vehicle prowls in Kirkland, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Federal Way. The recovered items include passports, driver's licenses, mail, firearms, bicycles, golf clubs, tools, and electronics. Detectives are identifying owners and returning property. Two suspects have been arrested and are held at King County Jail. Chief Mike St. Jean emphasized regional partnerships in the investigation. Police urge residents to keep serial numbers and receipts for valuables to aid recovery efforts. The case remains ongoing.

📄 Source: City of Kirkland — News — https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Whats-Happening/News/Detectives-Recover-More-Than-30000-in-Stolen-Property-Arrest-Two-Suspects
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    Kirkland Police Department ProAct detectives recovered over $30,000 in stolen property“Detectives Recover More Than $30,000 in Stolen Property, Arrest Two Published on August 26, 2026 Media Contact: Officer Tiffany Trombley Public Information Officer [email protected] Kirkland, WA – Kirkland Police Department ProAct detectives recently recovered more than $30,000 in stolen property connected to burglaries and vehicle prowls across several cities, including Kirkland, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Federal Way.”
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    The stolen property was recovered from burglaries and vehicle prowls“Detectives Recover More Than $30,000 in Stolen Property, Arrest Two Published on August 26, 2026 Media Contact: Officer Tiffany Trombley Public Information Officer [email protected] Kirkland, WA – Kirkland Police Department ProAct detectives recently recovered more than $30,000 in stolen property connected to burglaries and vehicle prowls across several cities, including Kirkland, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Federal Way.”
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    The burglaries and vehicle prowls occurred in Kirkland, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Federal Way“Kirkland, WA – Kirkland Police Department ProAct detectives recently recovered more than $30,000 in stolen property connected to burglaries and vehicle prowls across several cities, including Kirkland, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Federal Way.”
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    The recovered items include passports“The recovered property includes passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tools, electronics and other items.”
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    The recovered items include driver's licenses“The recovered property includes passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tools, electronics and other items.”
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    The recovered items include mail“The recovered property includes passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tools, electronics and other items.”
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    The recovered items include firearms“The recovered property includes passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tools, electronics and other items.”
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    The recovered items include bicycles“The recovered property includes passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tools, electronics and other items.”
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    The recovered items include golf clubs“The recovered property includes passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tools, electronics and other items.”
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    The recovered items include tools“The recovered property includes passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tools, electronics and other items.”
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    The recovered items include electronics“The recovered property includes passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tools, electronics and other items.”
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    Detectives are identifying owners and returning property“Detectives have already identified the owners of many of the items and are working to return their property.”
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    Two suspects have been arrested“Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the investigation and are currently being held at the King County Jail.”
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    The suspects are held at King County Jail“Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the investigation and are currently being held at the King County Jail.”
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    Chief Mike St. Jean emphasized regional partnerships in the investigation“"This case shows the value of strong regional partnerships," said Kirkland Police Chief Mike St. Jean.”
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    Police urge residents to keep serial numbers for valuables“When detectives recover stolen bicycles, firearms, electronics, tools or other valuables, a serial number can quickly connect an item to a theft report and help get it back to its owner. Photos and receipts can also be helpful, especially for items without serial numbers.”
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    Police urge residents to keep receipts for valuables“Photos and receipts can also be helpful, especially for items without serial numbers.”
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    The case remains ongoing“The investigation remains ongoing.”

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