At the business, officers said they found an outside door that was forced open. Inside, shelves had been ransacked and items were scattered everywhere. Officers also said they found a large safe with damage from someone trying to, “unsuccessfully, but persistently, cut their way inside.”
After getting a search warrant for the suspect’s car, officers said they found items that appeared to have been stolen from the business. They also found saws and other burglary tools, along with a lot of drugs. The Bothell PD said the suspect was booked in King County on an outstanding warrant and will face additional charges, including those connected with the burglary.
“Officers were able to make this arrest – thanks to an alert resident’s quick call to 911. The 911 caller actually had no idea where the alarm was coming from, but thought it didn’t sound like a fire alarm. Calling 911 was absolutely the right thing to do. That quick call made all the difference, and our officers are grateful!” said the Bothell PD.