Clyde Hill News: Burglary in Yarrow Point
Yarrow Point Mayor sends update, guidance re public safety
Burglars using kayaks broke in to a Yarrow Point home early Thursday morning, according to Yarrow Point Mayor Katy Kinney Harris. Clyde Hill Police as well as Mercer Island Marine Services responded quickly.
The Mayor’s letter to the community follows, below. It includes guidance relevant to Clyde Hill and other Points Communities residents about “limit[ing] opportunities for criminals to impact our safety.”
Specifically, call 911 “if you see something unusual or suspicious,” — like “men in wetsuits and camo balaclavas on neighbors’ property” around 3am.
Also: diligence in locking house and car doors goes a long way in helping.
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Letter from Yarrow Point’s Mayor
Yarrow Point’s Mayor Katy Kinney Harris sent the following email to the community earlier today:
First, we had a very unfortunate incident at north end waterfront properties in the early morning hours, ~2:30-3:45 am Thursday May 25th. Two men breached properties from the water via kayaks. The burglars wore wetsuits and camo balaclavas. They tried windows and doors of at least two homes before throwing a rock through a window to break into another home, which was occupied. The residents notified our police, who responded immediately and witnessed the suspects fleeing by kayak. I have attached pictures of the suspects, which our CHPD Detective screenshot from the homeowners’ indoor camera footage.
Thankfully, no residents were physically harmed. King County and our partners Mercer Island Marine Services were called. Mercer Island Marine Services arrived quickly but were unable to apprehend the burglars on Lake Washington in the darkness.
Second, this is a plea to all residents, reminding all of us that we are first and foremost neighbors who must help one another. We are safer if we protect one another and each other’s property and help our police department do their job of protecting us and our property!
If you see something unusual or suspicious that does not sit right with you, TRUST YOUR GUT and CALL 911!
When you see anything that your gut tells you just is not right, please call 911 or at least the non-emergency number (425) 577-5656. Worst case, it is a false alarm. We have the lowest incidence of crime in our community because our vigilant, top-rated Police Department is here 24/7 for us. All of the calls go into their statistical reporting and can be used to find patterns, which can also be helpful in solving cases and deterring crime.
But they NEED our help! Please call 911 or the non-emergency number (425) 577-5656 when you see something suspicious. The incident Thursday likely would have been prevented, had neighbors called for officers to investigate at the first sign of the men in wetsuits and camo balaclavas on neighbors’ property.
Third, please be partners with one another and our Police Officers and be diligent about locking your house and automobile doors and windows. We can train criminals to not bother with our Town. If we make our Town criminal-proof, they will be less likely to attempt crimes here. If we watch out for one another, keep an eye out for our neighbors, and report unusual activity, we will limit opportunities for criminals to impact our safety and livelihood.
Thank you very much for your attention. We are in this together. THANK YOU for doing your part to preserve the safety of the Yarrow Point community.
My best,
Katy
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