SPD: Man tried to burglarize West Seattle home, threatened homeowner
Knife seized from West Seattle burglary suspect. ((Seattle Police))
SEATTLE - Police arrested a man accused of trying to break into a person’s West Seattle home on Sunday morning, while they were still inside.
Officers responded around 9:25 a.m. to a 911 call from someone reporting that a man had to break into their house and threatened to kill them. The call came from a home near Alki Ave SW.
Authorities say the victim was not hurt, and kept an eye on the suspect until police arrived.
Officers arrested the 47-year-old suspect and seized several weapons from him, including pepper spray and two knives.
The man was booked into King County Jail for burglary and felony harassment.
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