Crime Map and Updates

Notable Trends

• One aggravated assault reported that is still an open investigation.
• There were eight commercial burglaries reported with a cluster of them on the west side, including two apartment offices. A bike was stolen from one business and recovered nearby.
• There was one murder reported that is still an open investigation. The involved individual remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
• Sixteen vehicle prowls this week. Six had windows smashed, five were unknown entry, one was briefly left unlocked unattended, one had its lock tampered, one was from a truck bed, one from a trailer and one incident involved multiple RVs being prowled on a commercial lot. Multiple cell phones, backpacks, tools, a laptop, purse, and suitcase were some of the stolen property.
• Detectives issued a sketch of a suspect in an attempted abduction case on June 4. You can view the flyer with the sketch and details on our Instagram or Twitter accounts. Please contact Detectives or Crime Stoppers at the number listed on the flyer with any information.
• K9 Baxx and partner recovered a firearm in a weapons violation case after the suspect shot multiple rounds in the ground. The suspect had tossed the gun as officers arrived on scene. Great recovery and arrest.

Other Items

• As Pride month wraps up, this week’s photo is in support of our LGBTQIA+ community.
• We’ll be at the Hands on Children’s Museum tomorrow, Saturday June 25, for their Fire Rescue Spectacular from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come say hi and meet some officers. Community K9 Bentley will be around for visits earlier in the day (before it gets too hot). 
• With July 4th fast approaching, please remember fireworks are not allowed in Olympia City limits. You can catch great shows at the Lacey Fireworks Spectacular on July 3 and the Tumwater Independence Day Parade and Fireworks on July 4. We’ll have some cars in the parade, hope to see you there.
• Lakefair is happening for 2022! The festival and parade are back July 13 - 17. We’ll have our usual booth on Legion and Water with activities and crime prevention material. TCOMM will join us at the booth as well. If you live around the parade route, please plan accordingly for trips to and from your house on July 16. You can get all the details here.
• There will be no report the next two weeks, I’ll be out of the office. The crime map will still update with icons and limited details. Have a happy and safe holiday!