Police arrest man who posed as mail carrier, attacked Seattle homeowners

The Brief

  • A 31-year-old man was arrested in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge neighborhood after posing as a U.S. Postal Service worker to gain entry into a home and assault a couple.
  • The suspect, who was wearing a mail carrier uniform, reportedly handed the homeowner a fraudulent letter demanding cryptocurrency before attacking the victims inside their residence.
  • Upon his arrest, police discovered a bag filled with specialized gear—including tasers, zip ties, and signal-blocking equipment—leading to charges of burglary, assault, and criminal impersonation.

SEATTLE A 31-year-old man was arrested after police say he posed as a U.S. Postal Service carrier and attacked homeowners in Seattle.

What we know:

After 2 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a report of an assault near Greenwood Avenue North and North 74th Street in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood.

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