Nov. 3

Vehicle theft and recovery: After a resident’s vehicle was stolen from the parking garage in the 7600 block of Southeast 27th Street, he tracked the vehicle using his own app. Upon locating his vehicle in a neighboring city — occupied and being driven by someone he didn’t know — the victim followed the vehicle and later reported this activity to the local law enforcement agency. Law enforcement ultimately recovered the vehicle. Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) urges the public to never confront suspects that they believe possess their stolen property or vehicle. “This is extremely dangerous. Always leave this to law enforcement,” MIPD said.

Vehicle prowl: Also in the 7600 block of Southeast 27th Street, someone entered a vehicle and stole various items. According to MIPD: “Residents are reminded to remove everything from parked vehicles that can be attractive to thieves — even empty boxes and bags visible in the trunk or on the floor of the vehicle are reason for thieves to break in.”

Oct. 30

Fraud: A resident in the 3200 block of Shorewood Drive notified police that someone fraudulently used the resident’s identification to open a line of credit.

Fraud: A resident in the 2700 block of 70th Avenue Southeast received a phone call in which the caller impersonated a police officer and demanded payment for various bogus reasons. The victim did not fall for the scam.

Oct. 29

Theft: Someone stole packages from an apartment mail room in the 7400 block of Southeast 27th Street.

Theft: Officers contacted a shoplifter and made an arrest at a business in the 2700 block of 77th Avenue Southeast.