RENTON, Wash. — A Burien man was recently arrested for his 42nd time according to Renton police—and it’s thanks to a tip from the community.
Detectives with the department say someone recognized a picture of 37-year-old Curt Cox that they posted online.
According to the department, it helped them link Cox to a stolen truck case that happened in July.
Body-worn video shows Cox putting up a fight when officers tried to cuff him. The department says he dropped or tossed a loaded gun–that was stolen–as well as stolen car keys when he tried to run from them.
Prolific car thief arrested!
— Renton Police Dept. (@RentonpdWA) November 13, 2024
Detectives arrested 37-year-old Curt Cox in Burien thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip. Cox is suspected of stealing a truck in July. We posted his photo, asking the community to help us identify him, which led to the tip. When Cox was arrested, 1/3 pic.twitter.com/p0rMvr6kNB
Records show he has over a dozen prior felony convictions. He’s currently charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. He remains in jail on $115,000 bail.
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