It’s always a good thing to be aware of suspicious vehicles or loitering non-residents in Overdale Park.
A car prowl was reported by an HOA Member near the top of 53rd on Sunday, September 22, 2013, about 5AM. The prowler was on foot, entered an unlocked car, and was scared off by the homeowner. The prowler was described as about 6′ tall wearing dark clothes and fled to the east. The homeowner was surprised by the prowler as they were up and so there were lights on inside the house. Issaquah police were on the scene within minutes but could not locate the suspect.
Other incidents reported by HOA members in the last year include:
- A daytime burglary may have been aided by a vehicle at the intersection of 58th and 232nd on Wednesday, August 8, 2013. Update: Upon knowing about the burglary, three HOA members reported a similar suspicious vehicle near this intersection that may have been involved. This information was provided to the homeowner to aid in the police report.
- A smashed kitty door may have been the result of an attempted break-in on SE 54th Place during the night of June 24, 2013.
The following attempts were made by removing or cutting screens on lower level windows.
- An attempted break-in on 57th during the week of Jan 6, 2013.
- A suspected break-in attempt during the daytime of the last weekend of November 2012 on 54th near 232nd. They believe the attempt was interruped by either their dog or activity inside the house.
Please be alert to any suspicious activity or unknown visitors in the neighborhood. Do not hesitate to call police to report information or request a patrol visit.
A resident on 231st asked that we share her experience from Fall 2012. She noticed suspicious activity with the driver of a car that she did not recognize. Reporting it to the police, they were extremely grateful for the information, thanking her over and over again for her call. She was reminded to call with anything out of the ordinary as the officer said that “99% of burglaries are between the hours of 8am & 5pm while folks are at work.” The officer encouraged her to call even if solicitors are in the neighborhood. The police are happy to come check solicitors for the required Issaquah permits.
If you are the victim of crime, please file a report with the Issaquah police so that they can increase their patrols through Overdale.