Below you will find some updates from the Bellevue Police Department. Please visit the Bellevue Beat Blog for the latest information on incidents and news by the agency.
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Update on prosecution of 'Operation On Demand' cases
In its ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking, sex slavery and the demand side of prostitution-related crimes, the Bellevue Police Department joined forces with other law enforcement agencies in August and launched “Operation On Demand.” Undercover officers and detectives from the Bellevue…
Police investigating series of necklace robberies
Bellevue Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating the suspects involved in a recent series of necklace robberies in the city. The same suspects are also suspected of a similar crime in Redmond that occurred on Sept. 30.
Between Aug. 31 and Sept. 23, Bellevue Police have responded…
Police distribute bilingual 'At Your Service' brochures
As part of an ongoing effort to enhance police-community relations, the Bellevue Police Department will begin distributing this week bilingual "At Your Service" brochures, in English and Spanish, about the roles and responsibilities of the department.
The brochure also features a link to a 10…
Bellevue Police Serve Search and Arrest Warrant
Case # 17-49922
On September 17, 2017 at approximately 11:00 p.m. Bellevue Police and King County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Teams, Bellevue Hostage Negotiations Team and KCSO Guardian One were called in to assist in the service of a search and arrest warrant located at the 16700 block of Southeast 14th…
Police add categories for online crime reporting
Beginning Friday, Sept. 15, people will be able to report two new categories of incidents — bias-related events and identity theft — through the Bellevue Police’s online crime reporting system. People have used the system to report harassing phone calls, hit-and-run collisions, littering…
Teamwork leads to quick burglary arrests
Less than 12 hours after a burglary early Monday, Bellevue Police arrested two suspects, thanks to teamwork and coordination by a number of officers. The suspects, juveniles, may be responsible for a local crime spree.
At 2:44 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 4, Bellevue police responded…
Police make over 100 arrests in weeklong sting
Investigators with the Bellevue Police Department and the King County Sheriff’s Office on Friday concluded a large-scale undercover operation aimed at targeting online buyers of sex in King County. The investigation, dubbed “Operation On Demand,” resulted in the arrest of over 100 individuals for…
National Night Out at Crossroads
Bellevue's National Night Out event, an annual opportunity for residents to learn about ways to organize and fight crime, will be noon-4:30 p.m., next to the farmers market at Crossroads Mall.
Come learn about how to generate support for local anti-crime efforts, strengthen…
Police bust theft ring
Investigators with the Bellevue police, along with detectives from the Issaquah, Sammamish, Redmond and Kirkland police departments, joined forces to combat an organized group suspected of breaking into vehicles at numerous area parks and fitness centers. Investigators have made 11 arrests to date…
Police launch 'Safe Place' program
On Monday, June 19, the Bellevue Police Department briefed the City Council on its new “Safe Place” initiative, marking the official launch of the program.
Modeled after a Seattle police program, the goal of Safe Place is to create safe locations for individuals if they feel they have been a…