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LFP Police Blotter: Man Says He Does Not Know How to Pay for Gas Because He's 5,000 Years Old

The following blotter items and information from Dec 22 through Dec 25 were selected from the Lake Forest Park Police Department. The reports do not indicate a conviction.

December 22

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES:  A woman in the 17100 block of 47th Ave N.E. said that her 14-year-old daughter received a suspicious letter from an unknown person.  Back door of the house was left open and many persons have access to the house. 

HARASSMENT?:  A woman in the 2600 block of NE 195th St reported that her boyfriend received an eviction notice to vacate the premise and an anti-harassment order.   Police spoke to woman and her boyfriend as well as manager of the location.   The manager is concerned for the boyfriend and is working to get the woman out of the situation.

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THEFT AT SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY:  An employee reported that three persons stole two packages of hair extensions valued at $94.99 each.  The employee can ID the thieves if seen again.

December 23

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SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES:  A woman left her under-aged children inside a car with the keys while she shopped at Great Harvest for some bread.  Police advised her of the city ordinance about unattended children.

DOMESTIC ISSUES:  A man in 19600 block of 53rd Ave NE reported that his 14-year-old son was yelling profanities and throwing things because he was not allowed to go roller-skating. The son kicked a few holes in the bedroom door.  Police concluded that 3rd degree malicious mischief occurred.  The 14-year old was taken into custody and later released to his parents.  He promised to be more peaceful.

CITIZEN DISPUTE:  A woman in the 3700 block of NE 153rd street reported that her husband would not let her take her kids to lunch.  The man said he would call the police and get her arrested for kidnapping. Police assured woman that she is not in danger.  She says she is the only person in the house who works and the man neglects her children while she is gone.  Police gave her contact information for the nearest domestic violence center.

December 24

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES:  A man in the 3300 block of 178th Street reported that there was a suspicious vehicle with people inside nearby.  The man says there is history of strung out junkies who sell drugs from that vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON:  The police cited a man in the 17400 block of Brookside Blvd NE.  The man had a warrant out for arrest due to possession of drugs and dangerous weapons. 

WELFARE CHECK:  A man in the 16200 block of 39th Ave NE contacted police twice.  The first time because he thought his parents had been killed and replaced by other people.  The second time to report that he found missing coins and clothes in a bucket of urine.  He believes his parents are impostors.  The police believe that the man has a mental disorder.  Officers checked on the house to find an elderly woman (mom) asleep on the couch and that everything appeared ok.  The mom said her son is not on medication but should be.

December 25

FIGHT:  People reported that there was a fight in the 3500 block of NE 147th Street.  When police arrived witnesses advised police that half of the parties fighting left in a silver Mercedes.  A few others who caused disturbances remained.

JEALOUSY?:  A woman in the 17800 block of 40th Ave NE called the police.  Upon arrival, the police received information from a man.  He said the woman hit him in the face after she saw him with his new girlfriend.  This happened during a child exchange.  Police took statements from both parties.

THEFT?:  An employee of a Shell gas station in the 16800 block of Bothell Way NE reported that a man driving a red Ford told the employee that he wanted to pay for his gas but didn’t know how.  He told the employee that he was 5,000 years old and wouldn’t leave.  After the man drove off, the police arrived and advised the employee to call 911 if the man showed up again.

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