LYNNWOOD—On October 17, 2026, federal immigration agents detained 26-year-old Christopher Ruiz de Jesus outside TOS Wheels and Tires in Lynnwood, where he was employed, Fox Q13 first reported.
Surveillance video shows a man entering the shop without a mask, approaching Ruiz de Jesus at the counter, and inquiring about tire sizes and a vehicle as if he were a customer. The man then asked Ruiz de Jesus to step outside to assist with the car. Once outside, the individual donned a mask, and other masked agents in tactical gear took Ruiz de Jesus into custody.
Federal officials have not publicly detailed the specific basis for the arrest.
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On October 17, 2026, federal immigration agents detained 26-year-old Christopher Ruiz de Jesus outside TOS Wheels and Tires in Lynnwood, where he was employed, Fox Q13 first… pic.twitter.com/lQ6qYCmW6M…