Renton Police reported a series of incidents during the week of Nov. 2‑9, highlighted by the recovery of a stolen motorhome thanks to modern tracking technology.

Motorhome theft solved with AirTag

On Nov. 8 at 2:08 p.m., officers responded to a call at the 1700 block of East Valley Road after a resident discovered his motorhome missing. The owner had placed an Apple AirTag inside the vehicle, which indicated the motorhome was still parked nearby. Police located the motorhome in the same parking lot, though the ignition had been drilled out and broken. The vehicle was returned to its owner without further incident.

Other police blotter highlights

Nov. 2 – Bike theft: A cyclist reported that his bike was stolen from the bike rack on his car while he shopped nearby. No suspect description was available.

Nov. 4 – DUI and attempted hit‑and‑run: Officers observed a heated dispute on Northeast 4th Street. The suspect, after being asked to pull over, exhibited signs of alcohol impairment and was arrested for driving under the influence and attempted hit‑and‑run.

Nov. 5 – Residential burglary: A homeowner in the 3000 block of Southeast 18th Street returned to find a broken window and a ransacked home. Items from a damaged safe were missing. The case was handed to detectives for further investigation.

Nov. 6 – Fraud on Facebook Marketplace: A victim reported a $2,500 purchase of customized gift baskets that turned out to be a scam. The check bounced and the suspect blocked the victim on Facebook and phone. Police continue to investigate.

Nov. 9 – Trespassing: Police responded to a repeat trespassing complaint on South Grady Way. After being warned not to return, the suspect jumped a fence and was found hiding in bushes, leading to an arrest for trespassing.

These incidents illustrate the range of community safety concerns addressed by Renton law enforcement, from property crimes to the effective use of technology in recovering stolen assets.

Original reporting: Renton Reporter — read the source article.