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. …