Bellevue police urge vigilance as thieves target elderly residents in street thefts

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The Bellevue Police Department is asking the residents in the community to stay vigilant and aware of their surroundings after a series of street thefts.

The Bellevue Police Department is asking the residents in the community to stay vigilant and aware of their surroundings after a series of street thefts have targeted older residents.

When the victim extended his hand to give the woman a handshake, she allegedly yanked his Rolex watch from his wrist, police said. The victim sustained several cuts and the suspects drove away. A third incident took place on June 17 around 11:34 a.m. at the corner of 108th Avenue NE and NE 2nd Place. Two victims, a 68-year-old woman, and a 78-year-old man were approached by a man and a woman in a black sedan.

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