Police catch Issaquah burglary suspect, recover over $3,000 in stolen goods

Issaquah Police officers have arrested a 26 year old Issaquah man who they believe may be responsible for two recent residential burglaries at homes in the Squak Mountain neighborhood earlier this week.

Issaquah Police officers have arrested a 26 year old Issaquah man who they believe may be responsible for two recent residential burglaries at homes in the Squak Mountain neighborhood earlier this week.

Both burglaries occurred during the daytime on April 21, on Mount Fury Circle SW, and the Mount Olympus Dr SW.

According to a press release from Issaquah Police issued today, the suspect gained entry by forcing a door.

Acting on a tip, police located and arrested the man, and recovered over $3,000 in stolen property, including several flat screen TVs, a guitar, and a computer.

The suspect is being held in the King County Jail on Felony Possession of Stolen Property, and a Department of Corrections violation.

Police are looking for witnesses to the crimes and encouraging anyone who may have seen anything suspicious that day to call Detective Ryan Raulerson at 425-837-3238.