Suspect steals liquor from store, flees area on bike | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Oct. 3-9.

Oct. 9

Theft: It was reported that someone stole kids’ electric scooters while they were parked outside a business in the 7800 block of Southeast 28th Street.

Vehicle prowl: Someone smashed a car window and stole a backpack — containing a laptop — from inside in the 2900 block of 76th Avenue Southeast.

Oct. 8

Fraud: A resident in the 5000 block of 88th Avenue Southeast believes someone skimmed their debit card from an ATM and used it to withdraw cash.

Oct. 7

Theft: A store employee in the 3000 block of 78th Avenue Southeast witnessed a suspect steal liquor and then hop on a bicycle to leave the area.

Oct. 6

Assault: In the 2800 block of 75th Place Southeast, officers contacted a subject sitting in a vehicle who had sustained facial assault wounds. The subject stated that he knew the person who fought him but was unwilling to provide details about what happened.

Theft: It was reported that packages were stolen from a porch in the 2700 block of 76th Avenue Southeast.

Oct. 5

Theft: A suspect stole goods from a merchandise display case at a business in the 3000 block of 78th Avenue Southeast.

Oct. 3

Dispute: In a civil dispute over the delivery of goods in the 7800 block of Southeast 28th Street, there were conflicting reports regarding the dispute becoming physical.