Police Seek Suspect in $11K Sunglasses Heist

The Lynnwood Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a man suspected of stealing more than $11,000 worth of designer sunglasses. This individual is connected to four separate retail theft incidents, with two occurring at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood and two others in Redmond. Surveillance footage captured the suspect taking multiple pairs of sunglasses and placing them into bags, demonstrating a clear pattern of organized retail theft. The police noted that the suspect has been frequenting Sunglass Hut over the past two weeks, raising concerns about his ongoing criminal activity. Authorities are pursuing charges of first-degree organized retail theft against him.

In an effort to gather information, Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound has announced a reward of up to $1,000 for anyone who can help identify the suspect. Residents are urged to report any leads to the police, either through a dedicated tip line or via text. The case highlights ongoing issues with retail theft in the region and the need for community involvement in addressing such crimes.