OLYMPIA, Wash. — Two burglary suspects have been arrested after breaking into a storage facility in Olympia.
According to a post from the Olympia Police Department’s (OPD) X account, the suspects were first seen cutting a hole in a fence within the facility’s premises and entered 7 units on December 21. Among several items that were stolen, 2 handguns were taken.
(2/4) On 12/24/23 suspects matching the description of the individuals from OPD’s cases were arrested & soon after released in a neighboring county for burglary of more storage units. The arresting agency assisted OPD officers in IDing the suspects from their distinctive tattoos. pic.twitter.com/miCWxD7OCo
— Olympia Police Dept. (@OlyPD) January 11, 2024
Three days later, on December 24, both suspects were recognized and apprehended by a neighboring police agency. They used the individuals’ tattoos to identify them.
However, the two perpetrators were released in a neighboring county for other burglary cases of more storage units.
On New Year’s Day, the same suspects were caught on video stealing multiple items, including multiple guns, from other units.
(3/4) On 1/1/24 the same suspects were caught on video burglarizing additional storage units in Olympia. Multiple items including firearms were stolen.
— Olympia Police Dept. (@OlyPD) January 11, 2024
With the help of regional partners, OPD Detectives located and arrested the two individuals involved. pic.twitter.com/WTFnDb2Vso
With the help of multiple neighboring law enforcement agencies, OPD Detectives located and arrested the two individuals.
Olympia PD says there might be new victims revealed as this is an ongoing investigation.
They also ask anyone who has had a storage unit burglarized to come forward by contacting the OPD Non-Emergency number (360) 704-2740.
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