Redmond Police arrest three in early morning burglary attempt in Kirkland, one suspect still at large

Three males believed to be behind numerous burglaries along Interstate 5 were arrested by Redmond Police early Thursday after an attempted burglary in the Rose Hill neighborhood, with a fourth suspect still at large.

Three males believed to be behind numerous burglaries along Interstate 5 were arrested by Redmond Police early Thursday after an attempted burglary in the Rose Hill neighborhood, with a fourth suspect still at large.

The attempted burglary occurred at 3:30 a.m. when the three males, ages 16-19, entered the Rose Hill Walgreens located at 12405 NE 85th Street. Two of the suspects allegedly approached the pharmacy area in the back of the store while the third suspect made a purchase at the front counter, according to a press release statement from Kirkland Police Department spokesperson Mike Murray.

The suspect then exited the store, got into a vehicle and waited near the front door while the two suspects in the store allegedly attempted to steal narcotics, but were interrupted by the pharmacist. They left the store and were last seen leaving the area in a vehicle on 124th Avenue Northeast.

They were identified by Redmond police driving on Redmond Way after receiving a description of the suspect and their vehicle. The three were arrested on theft and burglary charges and are being held in the Kirkland Jail, while a fourth suspect fled from the vehicle and has yet to be apprehended. Police believe the suspects are responsible for committing several pharmacy robberies along the I-5 corridor. Neighboring agencies are working with the Kirkland Investigations Unit on the investigation.