Suspects in Miss Washington crown robbery caught on surveillance

Pierce County Crime Stoppers believe the same two men who stole from a Tacoma Fire Department vehicle also stole Miss Washington’s crown out of her car.

Miss Washington Brittney Henry had her car stolen from outside her Edgewood home when it was packed for an early morning appearance in Everett on Tuesday. Police located her car within a few hours with the help of GPS, but when they recovered the vehicle her crown, sash, several pageant gowns, credit cards and an iPad were gone.

Later, Tuesday evening, police believe the same suspects prowled a Tacoma firefighter’s vehicle parked outside of a residence in Edgewood. The suspects stole a red and black coat with the words “Tacoma Fire” across the back and with reflective striping on the sleeves, a gold necklace, and personal items from inside the vehicle.

Pierce County spokesman Detective Ed Troyer said that while the suspects remain at large, they will probably continue to prowl cars.

“Not only did they steal from the fire guy and his coat, and Miss Washington and her credit cards but they’re probably out there every night hitting cars, just doing it until they caught,” Troyer told 97.3 KIRO FM’s Ron & Don Show.

The two suspects were caught on surveillance wearing the stolen Tacoma Fire jackets and using stolen credit cards in Federal Way on Thursday. If you have information on the suspects you are asked to contact the Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers.