The Lynnwood Police Department said that its officers and detectives made 17 arrests and trespassed one individual during a special “retail theft emphasis” at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer on 44th Avenue West late last week.
More than half of the individuals arrested March 29 were not residents of Lynnwood, police said. “During this theft emphasis, detectives observed individuals confidently ‘shopping’ in Fred Meyer, loading up shopping carts and walking directly out the store without making any attempt to try to conceal the stolen merchandise,” Lynnwood police spokesperson Cmdr. Joe Dickinson said.
According to Dickinson, the police department will continue to conduct retail theft enforcement through the summer.
“The Lynnwood Police Department is committed to making our city a fun and safe place to visit and shop,” he said. “Please do not come to Lynnwood to steal from our community. If you do, you will be held accountable to include arrest and possible jail time.”
Isn’t light rail nice? It provides a quick, affordable way for criminals to come to our city.
In this case they were using motor vehicles to transport their haul, not light rail. Alderwood Mall is conveniently located at the intersection of I405, I5, SR 525.
Due to our states “go easy on criminals” policies, this has enabled nefarious actors to act with impunity to do what ever the *&^* they want.
Thank you Lynnwood Police Department! You are making Lynnwood a safer place to live.