Bellevue police warn of thieves targeting elderly residents

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In a series of recent incidents, Bellevue residents have fallen victim to a pair of thieves who prey on older individuals.

In a series of incidents, Bellevue residents have fallen victim to a pair of thieves who prey on older individuals. The Bellevue Police Department is urging vigilance when encountering strangers.“When we see this kind of repetition, something is ongoing. Residents should take precautions and remain vigilant,” he said.The suspects, described as a young woman and a young man, approached their victims under the guise of seeking directions.

Two victims, aged 68 and 78, encountered the suspects at the corner of 108th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 2nd Place on June 17 around 11:30 p.m. The man, speaking a different language, gestured urgently as if his pregnant woman passenger needed hospital assistance. While distracted, the suspect stole from the victims before fleeing in a black sedan.

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