Attempted break in reported on 58th and 17th
My Ballard reader Silvia emailed in to report an attempted break in at her apartment on 58th and 17th that occurred on Monday afternoon between 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. …
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Former Bauhaus location covered in graffiti
Sometime during the past week the former location of Bauhaus Ballard (2001 NW Market St) was completely covered in graffiti. Check out the damage in the photos below: Anyone who …
Package thieves return to Ballard
We received an email from My Ballard reader Katherine to report that package thieves are back in the neighborhood near her home at 14th Ave NW and NW 60th St. …
Nearby News: Crime reports from Phinney, Fremont and Wallingford
The North Precinct SPD blotter has recently been filled with crime stories from Ballard’s neighbors Phinney Ridge, Fremont and Wallingford. Updates from the blotter posts are included below. SPD officers arrested a man …
Police Chief to speak at February CBRA meeting
Central Ballard Residents Association (CBRA) has scheduled Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole to speak at their meeting this month. “This is a special opportunity to meet the Chief, learn about issues concerning …
Local seeks witnesses of vandalism in Blue Ridge
A My Ballard reader emailed us in search of potential witnesses of vandalism at her home in the Blue Ridge area (100th block of 15th Ave NW) that occurred on Sunday …
SPD searching for Ballard groper
SPD officers are looking for a man after who groped two people just blocks apart in Ballard on Tuesday morning. From the SPD North Precinct Blotter: Ballard High School security called 911 after …
Graffiti discovered on refurbished Bergen Place mural
Victoria from The Friends of Bergen Place contacted the My Ballard team to report that graffiti was found on the new refurbished Bergen Place mural this morning. Victoria confirmed that the …
Victim speaks out about lack of local access to rape kits
A 29-year-old rape victim is sharing her harrowing story in the hope of raising awareness about the lack of local access to rape kits for victims. A rape kit, or sexual assault evidence collection …
Locals encouraged to report illegal activities at Ballard Commons
Locals are being encouraged to report illegal activities witnessed at Ballard Commons Park to the SPD in order to increase police presence in the area. My Ballard reader Cristina emailed …
Man spotted trying to lure children in Loyal Heights
A number of My Ballard readers have emailed in to let us know that a man was spotted trying to lure children outside the Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW …
SPD officers recover cars stolen from Leary Way dealership
SPD officers arrested two teens and recovered two cars stolen from a dealership on Leary Way NW early on Saturday morning. Check out the details from the SPD Blotter post …