Tukwila Police arrested a known burglar with an active felony warrant for burglary on Tuesday night, Aug. 20, 2024, after spotting the suspect’s truck parked outside a convenience store on West Valley Highway.
Officers from the night shift located the suspect inside the store.
Upon being taken into custody, the suspect claimed to have swallowed fentanyl in an attempt to avoid jail. However, Tukwila officers declined the request for release, escorting the suspect to the hospital for medical clearance before booking him into jail.
The suspect is known for his repeated burglaries, and officers were familiar with his criminal history.