Request for Body Cam Footage of Walgreens Shoplifting Incident on April 29, 2024
| Tracking # |
P216997-022625 |
| Submitted | Feb. 26, 2025 |
| Due | March 7, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | May 16, 2025 |
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From: Harun
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Incident Details for Footage Retrieval:
Date: April 29, 2024
Location: Walgreens, Seattle, WA
Suspects: Unnamed 20-year-old female and 40-year-old male
Incident Summary: The two suspects attempted to steal a cash register from a Walgreens store but were confronted by Seattle police officers as they exited. The female suspect was immediately detained, while the male suspect attempted to flee and hide before being arrested. Officers also discovered a handgun on the female suspect, leading to additional charges. The male suspect was later booked on obstructing a law enforcement officer and is reportedly facing additional charges related to a domestic violence incident.
I am requesting copies of all body-worn camera footage from officers who:
Responded to the incident at Walgreens.
Interacted with and detained the female suspect.
Pursued, arrested, and processed the male suspect.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Harun
From: Seattle Police Department
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To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Incident Details for Footage Retrieval:
Date: April 29, 2024
Location: Walgreens, Seattle, WA
Suspects: Unnamed 20-year-old female and 40-year-old male
Incident Summary: The two suspects attempted to steal a cash register from a Walgreens store but were confronted by Seattle police officers as they exited. The female suspect was immediately detained, while the male suspect attempted to flee and hide before being arrested. Officers also discovered a handgun on the female suspect, leading to additional charges. The male suspect was later booked on obstructing a law enforcement officer and is reportedly facing additional charges related to a domestic violence incident.
I am requesting copies of all body-worn camera footage from officers who:
Responded to the incident at Walgreens.
Interacted with and detained the female suspect.
Pursued, arrested, and processed the male suspect.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Harun
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From: Seattle Police Department
02/27/2025
Harun Harun
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Public Disclosure Request #: P216997-022625
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From: Seattle Police Department
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From: Seattle Police Department
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02/28/2025
Harun Harun
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Public Disclosure Request#: P216997-022625
Dear Harun Harun,
This communication is in response to your public disclosure request received on February 26, 2025.
Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this is notification that the Seattle Police Department has received your public disclosure records request and needs additional time to respond.
We will provide the records to you on 5/16/2025.
We are initiating the process of researching your request, collecting responsive records, and/or preparing records for dissemination.
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Sincerely,
Sarah Holl
Seattle Police Department
Legal Unit
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From: Harun
Hello,
I tried to login it says it is locked, is it possible to pay on this site[MuckRock] somehows. I am willing to pay for the footage but I am not able through records request center.
Or if there is some other way to pay would be nice.
Thanks
From: Seattle Police Department
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03/03/2025
Harun Harun
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Public Disclosure Request#: P216997-022625
Dear Harun Harun,
This communication is in response to your public disclosure request received on February 26, 2025.
Hi Harun,
If you are unable to pay online, you can mail a check or pay in person at Seattle Police Headquarters. Checks can be mailed to:
Seattle Police Department
Attn: Legal Unit Section
610 Fifth Avenue
P.O. Box 34986
Seattle, WA 98124-4986
If you have any questions, you may send a message using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
Sincerely,
Sarah Holl
Seattle Police Department
Legal Unit
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patience.
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From: Harun
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $1.25 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Harun
To Whom It May Concern:
Please know we have started processing a check for this request fee. A check will be sent out within the next couple of days to PO Box 34986, Seattle, WA 98124-4986.
Thank you.
Seattle Police Department
Washington Public Records Act Office
PO Box 34986
Seattle, WA 98124-4986
From: Seattle Police Department
Dear Harun Harun,
Thank you for your recent payment to the City of Seattle Public Records Request Center on 03/13/2025.
Within one to two business days, you will receive an email from your public disclosure officer indicating your records are available and instructing you on how to retrieve them. Public Disclosure Request Number: P216997-022625 Invoice Number: INV25-P216997-1 Payment Date: 03/13/2025 Invoice Status: Paid
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From: Seattle Police Department
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03/14/2025
Harun Harun
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Public Disclosure Request#: P216997-022625
Dear Harun Harun,
This communication is in response to your public disclosure request received on February 26, 2025.
Thank you for your payment. I have asked our Video Unit to apply the necessary redactions and the videos will be available on or around 5/16/2025.
If you have any questions, you may send a message using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
Sincerely,
Sarah Holl
Seattle Police Department
Legal Unit
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patience.
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From: Seattle Police Department
03/14/2025
Harun Harun
requests@muckrock.com
RE: Public Disclosure Request#: P216997-022625
Dear Harun Harun,
This communication is in response to your public disclosure request.
The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you a status update. Your request status is: Being Researched/Reviewed.
If you h ave any questions, you may send messages using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
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SPD receives over 13,000 public records requests annually and is processing 3,000 to 4,000 open requests at a time. This may result in a slower than average response time.