Seattle police arrest suspect, find stolen gun during car theft investigation

SEATTLE – Seattle police seized a stolen firearm Thursday during the arrest of a man suspected of stealing a car in Tukwila.

At around 9:45 p.m., officers were alerted to a vehicle in West Seattle that had been reported stolen by the Tukwila Police Department.

After locating the vehicle, officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop on SW Webster Street near 24th Avenue SW, adjacent to the Home Depot on Delridge Way.

According to Seattle police, the suspect attempted to flee, but the vehicle stopped. Officers arrested the man as he exited through the driver’s door.

Officers said they found several stolen items in the vehicle, including a loaded firearm and several bank cards.

The 39-year-old suspect was booked into the King County Jail on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of stolen property.

Seattle police also said the suspect is a convicted felon, meaning he could also face charges of illegal possession of a firearm.

This case remains under investigation.

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