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Kirkland police recover more than $30K in stolen property across King County

Aug 26, 2026, 3:21 PM

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A photo of the recovered merchandise. (Photo courtesy of the Kirkland Police Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Kirkland Police Department)

More than $30,000 in stolen property connected to burglaries and vehicle prowls was recently recovered across several cities, including Kirkland, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Federal Way.

The Kirkland Police Department’s (KPD) ProAct detectives recovered passports, driver’s licenses, mail, two firearms, several high-end bicycles, golf clubs, electronics, and other items, KPD announced.

Detectives have already contacted the owners of the stolen property and are currently working to reunite them with the items.

“This case shows the value of strong regional partnerships,” KPD Chief Mike St. Jean said. “Our ProAct detectives work closely with neighboring agencies to share information, connect cases across city lines, and identify and arrest the people responsible.”

Kirkland detectives working to connect the remaining property to theft reports

Two suspects were arrested in connection with the investigation and are currently being held at the King County Jail. Detectives are continuing to work alongside neighboring law enforcement agencies to connect the remaining property with theft reports and identify other victims.

“This case is also a good reminder of one simple thing community members can do to help police recover stolen property: keep a record of serial numbers,” the police department stated.

Detectives who recover any of the aforementioned items can quickly connect an item to a theft report through the serial number and help get it back to its rightful owner.

KPD also noted that photos and receipts can be helpful, especially with items lacking serial numbers.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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