CHS has learned that a prowler was held at gunpoint by a neighbor and then arrested by police early Wednesday morning in the area near Volunteer Park where a spate of recent burglaries has had residents on edge. We reported last week on SPD’s concerns about a burglar working the area who didn’t seem to mind ripping off homes while residents slept inside.
We’re still trying to confirm details of the arrest with SPD but we have heard directly from the neighbor who held the prowler at gunpoint. The neighbor tells CHS he heard suspicious noises behind his 16th Ave E home around 12:30 AM Wednesday:
I went out to see what was making some noises then this guy comes walking out if the shadows. I don’t usually have my gun on me but with all these happenings as of late I grabbed it. The guy was trying to get at something in his bag and I almost shot him. Was on the phone with the police at the time.
The neighbor tells CHS the suspect was dressed entirely in black and was carrying a backpack. SPD arrived and took the suspect into custody. We’ll update when we know more.
This is the best news I’ve heard all day. Good work, Mr. Neighbor!
Yes, KUDOS! Your neighbors should buy you drinks all weekend. :-)
the description of the “prowler” sounds like every other person in seattle…dressed dark and carrying a backpack
Go neighbor! Go neighbor! Go!
Score another 1 for the good guys!
Make sure this guy is put in jail for a loooooooong time.
non-violent property crime: is long (or indeed any) jail-time likely in these times?
Check and see if this guy has a Takamine acoustic guitar! (Very unlikely, but ya never know.)
This is awesome news, I wonder what they found in that backback? I also find it fun that no one is complaining about the use of a gun here, for once.
this is the kind of stuff private gun ownership is made of.
Steven,
Do you mean the gun owner or the alleged burglar?
Great to hear a story like this. Nice work.