Midday Tip Jar Snatch Ends Two Blocks Later in Handcuffs

Issaquah police arrested a woman on November 13, 2025, for stealing $47 from a beverage shop's tip jar. Employees notified officers of the theft, and the suspect was detained nearby, where she admitted to the crime. A consented search recovered the stolen cash, which was promptly returned to the business. This incident is part of a broader trend of petty theft affecting local businesses. On November 12, another shoplifting case involved a woman who attempted to leave a grocery store with $249 worth of items.

Officers issued her a one-year trespass notice after loss prevention staff intercepted her. Due to medical issues, the jail declined to book her, and she was released with a court date. These recent incidents underscore the challenges law enforcement faces in managing theft-related offenses in the community.