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Tukwila Police Department Official page of the Tukwila Police Department The Tukwila Police Department works with the public to ensure safety, dignity, and respect for all.

By constantly improving its own practices and educating the community, the Department both prevents and pursues crime. The men and women of the Tukwila Police Department maintain professionalism and promote safety throughout the diverse City of Tukwila. With a wide range of programs and initiatives, officers prevent and address criminal activity of all types. The Police Department’s Community Oriented Policing strategy allows officers to partner with schools, businesses, residents, and community organizations. Together they achieve the shared goal of a safe, healthy Tukwila. Tukwila Police Department Vision Statement

A world-class police department delivering professional law enforcement service

A world-class agency is progressive, innovative, and high-performing. It succeeds through leadership and collaboration; its employees and other stakeholders all work together to accomplish its mission, goals, and objectives. It is a premier, full-service department that is committed to creating a safe and livable community. It achieves this standard through the work of highly trained and qualified personnel who are committed to its core values and responsive to the community they serve. Its team members create and maintain successful partnerships and uphold public trust. We, the members of the Tukwila Police Department, are committed to reach this vision.

🔴Fake Locksmith Scam🔴Last week, we took a case report related to a locksmith scam that had been prevalent in other south...
10/20/2026

🔴Fake Locksmith Scam🔴

Last week, we took a case report related to a locksmith scam that had been prevalent in other south King County cities earlier this year. The scammers remove legitimate locksmith stickers from commercial business doors and replace them with fake ones. In some instances, they will actually intentionally damage the lock in order to have the unsuspecting victim call the number to have it replaced.

The scam works in multiple ways. The scammers pose as legitimate locksmiths and offer a service to replace the lock. The prices are typically inflated and they replace the damaged lock while maintaining a copy of the key that can then be used to later burglarize the business or residence. They also retain the financial information provided to pay for the service and can use it to make fraudulent purchases.

If you need to have a lock replaced, do your research first. Find one that is reputable, has a business license and has positive reviews. If you see a sticker or ad with the pictured number or a slight variation of it, avoid calling that number for service.

We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured robbery suspect. On October 15th, the pictured suspec...
10/17/2026

We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured robbery suspect.

On October 15th, the pictured suspect entered a department store and approached a customer service desk. The suspect implied to an employee that he was armed with a fi***rm then used a crowbar to pry open the cash register and retrieve cash from it.

The suspect left the store on foot then entered the pictured vehicle that was parked in a nearby parking garage. An arriving officer spotted the vehicle and attempted to stop it at which time the suspect vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. There are no plates attached to the vehicle.

If anyone recognizes the suspect, please contact Detective Mosley at [email protected], call our non-emergency line (206)-241-2121 or send us a DM on social media.

The suspect was taken into custody by SWAT and is facing charges of Burglary 1st degree and Felony Harassment. We would ...
10/14/2026

The suspect was taken into custody by SWAT and is facing charges of Burglary 1st degree and Felony Harassment. We would like to thank the community for your patience and thank our regional partners on Valley SWAT for bringing this incident to a safe close with the suspect in custody.

🚨Update 8:54 suspect has been successfully detained by SWAT. He will be charged with Burglary 1st Degree and Felony Hara...
10/14/2026

🚨Update 8:54 suspect has been successfully detained by SWAT. He will be charged with Burglary 1st Degree and Felony Harassment in relation to the initial incident that prompted the standoff with officers.

🚨 Update 8:49 suspect is still barricaded in the apartment and is refusing to exit. SWAT and negotiators are working to safely get him to exit and take him into custody.

🚨 Update 8:29 chemical mu*****ns have been introduced into the apartment in order to get them suspect to exit the residence.

🚨Update 8:25 officers are still negotiating with the suspect who is inside of the apartment. A warrant has been signed by a judge.

🚨 Update 8:01 explosive sounds in the area are distraction devices that have been deployed by SWAT. PA announcements are being made.

Due to the ongoing situation at 3700 Southcenter Blvd involving a barricaded felony suspect, residents and the public are encouraged to stay clear of the 3700 block Southcenter Blvd until further notice.

Please avoid the apartment complex. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as SWAT and negotiators work to safely resolve the situation.

Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Police activity in the 3700 blk Southcenter Blvd is related to a felony suspect barricaded inside of a residence. There ...
10/13/2026

Police activity in the 3700 blk Southcenter Blvd is related to a felony suspect barricaded inside of a residence. There is no threat to the public at this time.

10/12/2026

Update to the Police Chief Recruitment Process

Our Nights A crew was busy with a variety of calls. We encourage everyone to continue to report suspicious individuals, ...
10/12/2026

Our Nights A crew was busy with a variety of calls. We encourage everyone to continue to report suspicious individuals, vehicles and activity in your neighborhood and stay vigilant.

Shoplift 26TP05046
Officer Barker was patrolling in the 300 blk Strander Blvd when she came across a verbal altercation in the parking lot of a business. Officer Barker determined that the altercation was between loss prevention and a shoplifting suspect. The suspect was escorted to the security office and placed under arrest upon establishing probable cause for shoplifting. During a search incident to arrest, two containers of a substance consistent with Fentanyl were discovered. The suspect was booked into jai for Theft 3rd, narcotics violations and possession of another individual’s identification.

Warrant Arrest/False Reporting 26TP05048
While patrolling, Officer Kuehl located a suspicious vehicle in the 16200 blk West Valley Hwy and discovered that the driver had warrants out of Renton for Assault 4th Domestic Violence (DV). Officer Kuehl observed the vehicle park at a nearby gas station at which time the suspect entered the store. Shortly after the suspect entered the store, a priority call came in for a threat with a weapon in the commercial district. The timing of the call and the way it was reported was suspicious. Officers entered the store and detained the male for the warrants. Officers then called the reporting party for the threats incident back and low and behold, the suspect’s phone began to ring. The suspect had called in the threat to divert officers that he correctly believed were watching him and about to arrest him. He was booked into jail on the warrant and is now facing addition time for the false report 911 call.

Warrant Arrest/Auto Recovery 26TP05047
Officers were dispatched to the 4500 blk S 137th St for a report of an unknown individual walking through the property of a residence. The reporting party also reported that there was a collision nearby. Officer Nunez arrived on scene and determined that the vehicle involved in the collision was a stolen vehicle. Officers setup a perimeter for a K9 track. Before they could begin the track, a male matching the description of the suspect emerged from a nearby wooded area. The suspect was riding a bike and refused to stop when told to do so but was ultimately apprehended without incident. The detained male had a case of amnesia and couldn’t remember who he was. Corporal Vivet was able to ascertain who the suspect was and discovered that the suspect had no-bail warrant out of California and another $100k warrant out of California to go along with it. Officers confirmed the warrants and learned that California was eager to welcome him back so that he could take care of the warrants he had. He was booked into jail pending extradition on the warrants and needless to say is no longer welcomed back in Tukwila.

Malicious Mischief 26TP05049
Officers responded to a commercial alarm at a business in the 18000 blk Olympic Ave S. Arriving officers located damage to a door to the building and additional units responded to clear the structure. No one was located and an employee responded to assess the damage. It was determined via surveillance footage that an individual had approached the door and damaged it in a likely attempt to gain entry at which point he fled on foot due to an audible alarm. The suspect was not located. We respond to commercial alarms, we investigate commercial burglaries, we hold those responsible for these crimes accountable and we support our business community.

We had a great turnout for Coffee with Tukwila PD yesterday at the Westfield Southcenter Mall. A big thank you to Westfi...
10/08/2026

We had a great turnout for Coffee with Tukwila PD yesterday at the Westfield Southcenter Mall. A big thank you to Westfield Southcenter for hosting it for us. We met people from all over the world that were shopping at the mall and stopped by to chat. Also thank you to Tukwila Councilmember Armen Papyan and Councilmember Jane Hoe who dropped in.

10/07/2026

Below is the list of the individuals that have been invited to interview for the Tukwila Police Chief position.

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15005 Tukwila International Boulevard
Tukwila, WA
98188

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+12064331808

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