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Arson Alert

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Heidi, who lives near 44th and Latona, forwarded this note from her neighbor Tim:

The Seattle Fire Department was out knocking on doors today.  Apparently there has been an arsonist in the neighborhood setting fires outside homes. As recent as today.

The very nice fireman suggested that we all be aware and importantly to remove anything near the house that the arsonist could light on fire.  I scanned in the flier the PFD is handing out; he asked if I might let my neighbors know.

I think I better go remove that loose wood by my office door!

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

This Post Has 7 Comments

  1. DJ February 12, 2016

    Thank you for the alert!

  2. His Nibs February 12, 2016

    Thanks!

  3. Jon Berkedal February 12, 2016

    I had a “visitor” last night about midnight. It was raining very hard and I noticed someone on the porch of the house across the street. I thought it was someone who lived there as he was wearing only a white t-shirt and blue jeans. He was walking back and forth on the porch, saw me watching from across the street, and walked off the porch towards my house. The people in the house opened the front door and yelled down to him asking what he was doing on their porch. He said that he was looking for someone. Then he knocked on my door. I opened it and he asked if this was a church. I said no and he left. I called the police. White, five foot ten or so. Chunky build, blond, thinning hair and beard. late 20’s I would say. Not sure if there is a connection as it was pouring rain, but could be.

  4. Jon Berkedal February 12, 2016

    Forgot to add that I live at 43rd and Latona

  5. Chris February 12, 2016

    I too saw the white T-shirt clad midnight marauder. He resembled an over age trick or treater soaked to the bone. I watched from across the street as he walked up on about 4 porches and looked in windows and tried door knobs. From 44th/Latona up to 45th/Latona. I guess he didn’t like my side of the street… After all that two SPD cruisers arrived and he had his rendezvous with destiny.

    As a wise man once said ‘nothing good happens after midnight’

  6. frankie February 14, 2016

    Did they actually arrest him?

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