Seattle, WA, USA - April 29, 2024

In a gripping turn of events on April 29th, law enforcement officers were engaged in a high-stakes confrontation near 16th Avenue South & South Roxbury Street, culminating in the arrest of an adult female caught red-handed with a stolen cash register.

As officers intervened, the male companion accompanying the apprehended woman made a daring escape, fleeing the scene and prompting a pursuit by law enforcement.

Amidst the chaos, officers uncovered a startling twist as they discovered the female attempting to conceal a handgun, though fortunately, it had not been utilized in the commission of the crime. The firearm was promptly confiscated as evidence, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding narrative.

Subsequent investigations by law enforcement revealed probable cause for the arrest of the male suspect on charges of assault, further intensifying the gravity of the situation.

Despite his attempted evasion, the 40-year-old male suspect was swiftly located and apprehended by a coordinated effort involving multiple patrol officers, underscoring the determined resolve of law enforcement to uphold justice and ensure public safety.

The apprehended duo faced the full weight of the law, with the 20-year-old woman booked into King County Jail for Theft and Unlawful Carry of a Pistol, while the male suspect faced charges of Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, compounded by his prior involvement in a domestic violence incident, resulting in his confinement in the South Correctional Entity jail.