December 2

Theft: A 31-year-old female reported that her iPhone 6 was stolen from her car while she was pumping gas at the 7600 block of Sunset Highway.

January 8

Collision: Two vehicles collided at the 2700 block of 77th Avenue S.E. A driver turning from the Walgreens parking lot hit another car that was already in the street, and was charged with failing to yield the right of way and failing to show proof of insurance.

January 12

Traffic offense: A vehicle belonging to a 52-year-old Island woman was impounded by Starbuck’s Towing for blocking a private driveway at the 8800 block of S.E. 40th Street.

Prowling: A 32-year-old Seattle woman reported that her car was prowled at the 2000 block of 84th Avenue S.E. Her window was shattered and several items, including her purse, wallet, a purple climbing harness and orange climbing shoes, were stolen.

Informational report: A 72-year-old Island man tripped over an uneven sidewalk edge, fell and cut his nose at the 3000 block of 78th Avenue S.E. He was treated and released by the Mercer Island Aid Crew.

Collision: A 30-year-old Monroe man was charged with following too close after colliding with another vehicle at the 4000 block of Island Crest Way. He said that his foot slipped off the brake while waiting at an intersection. His front license plate fell off, but there was no other visual damage. The other car had a cracked rear bumper. Neither driver reported injury or the need for medical attention.

Vehicle theft: A 38-year-old Seattle man reported that his car was stolen from where it was parked at the 7000 block of East Mercer Way. There is no suspect information.

January 13

Prowling: A 50-year-old Island woman said that her car window was smashed and her purse was stolen at the 2000 block of 84th Avenue S.E. Her exercise bag, checkbook, wallet and sunglasses were also taken, for a loss of $775.

Prowling: A 56-year-old Island woman reported that her car was also prowled at the 2000 block of 84th Avenue S.E. The suspect pried open her door frame, and took her purse, black umbrella, various over-the-counter medications, credit cards, gift cards, cash and Samsung cell phone.

January 14

Warrant arrest: Police stopped a 23-year-old Renton man at the 8100 block of S.E. 24th Street for a traffic offense, and found that he had a warrant for driving with a suspended license. He was arrested and transported to I-405 to meet with Renton PD.

Fraud: A 63-year-old female who lives at the 5600 block of West Mercer Way reported that $982.44 worth of items were purchased fraudulently with her Home Depot credit card.

January 15

Warrant arrest: A 35-year-old Seattle man was taken into custody at the 9600 block of S.E. 36th Street in a warrant misdemeanor arrest, for an amount of bail of $1,000.

Warrant arrest: A 26-year-old Bellevue man had a Mercer Island municipal warrant for driving with a suspended license. He was arrested at the 9600 block of S.E. 36th Street, booked into Issaquah Jail and re-booked into SCORE Jail for medical reasons.

Collision: Police responded to a non-injury hit and run collision at the 6800 block of Island Crest Way. A 27-year-old Kirkland man said that he saw a vehicle exiting a driveway. He swerved into another lane to avoid being hit, but was still hit on the rear bumper. The other vehicle stopped for a moment before leaving. The man did not know the vehicle license, make, model or color but said it looked like a compact car.

January 16

Warrant arrest: A 51-year-old Seattle man was arrested at the Mercer Island Park and Ride on a municipal warrant, and taken to Issaquah Jail.

January 17

Prowling: A 42-year-old male reported that his car was prowled at the 3900 block of 86th Avenue S.E. after he left it unlocked overnight. A Navi tablet and an unknown quantity of makeup were stolen.

Malicious mischief: An unknown suspect sprayed graffiti on several trees in Pioneer Park. Police took photos of the trees as evidence.

Prowling: A 71-year-old Island woman said that her car was broken into while she was attending church at the 4300 block of 88th Avenue S.E. A Samsung Galaxy cell phone, black purse and pink wallet containing her driver’s license, credit cards and $250 in cash were stolen.

January 19

Collision: A 90-year-old Island man was charged with failing to yield the right of way after turning left from the post office parking lot on to S.E. 32nd Street and colliding with another vehicle.

Theft: A 32-year-old male at the 2700 block of 78th Avenue S.E. reported that an unknown suspect broke into his locked apartment storage unit and took $3,200 worth of items, including a camping sleep pad, a camping stove, a rolling suitcase, a hiking backpack, a tent, a bag of women’s golf clubs and stainless boat motor propellers.

Warrant arrest: The King County Sheriff’s Office booked a 45-year-old Seattle man into SCORE on a Mercer Island warrant for driving with a suspended license at the 9600 block of S.E. 36th Street.

January 20

Forgery: Two subjects came into the QFC at the 8400 block of S.E. 68th Street. A male suspect purchased a MoneyPak card using real currency covering forged currency, and a female suspect attempted to purchase a latte at the in-store Starbucks using a forged $50 bill. The man was successful, but the woman was denied her purchase.

Theft: A 25-year-old Island woman at the 7800 block of S.E. 28th Street said that her engagement ring, appraised at $15,800, was stolen from her bedside table.

Found property: A blue specialized Hot Rock child’s mountain bike was found at the running track adjacent to Islander Middle School. Ownership may be traced through the dealer sticker on the bike, which was placed into found property at the police department.

January 21

Death investigation: A 76-year-old Island woman called 911 at the 8300 block of S.E. 83rd Street after finding her 83-year-old husband unresponsive. Mercer Island and Bellevue Fire Departments were on the scene and applied CPR, but couldn’t resuscitate the subject.

Found property: Miscellaneous clothing and personal items were located near the DOT entrance from the Mercer Island boat launch access road. No identification was found for the owner.

Warrant arrest: Police contacted a 31-year-old Island man at his residence at the 4100 block of 85th Avenue S.E. and placed him under arrest on a local misdemeanor warrant.