Crime & Safety
South Hill Mall Macy's Burgled; Suspect In Custody: Police
Puyallup police say a lone burglar ransacked Macy's and shot out the glass doors as he tried to escape. No one was hurt.
PUYALLUP, WA — Police responded to a reported shooting at South Hill Mall Tuesday morning. No one was injured and one person is in custody.
Puyallup police officials on Twitter said one man apparently shot out the glass doors at Macy's to escape his burglary attempt. The suspect also fired additional shots as he tried to escape, officials said, but officers were able to make an arrest without firing their own weapons.
The mall will be closed to morning walkers and will not likely open on its regular schedule due to the extensive crime scene within, police said.
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Just before 8:30 a.m., police said the Golden Corral was the only mall business that would open on time.
The investigation is ongoing. This post will be updated if and when more information is shared.
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The scene at Macy’s Puyallup South Hill Mall this morning. Suspect shot out the glass doors in an attempt to escape his burglary. No other suspects outstanding and no shots fired by officers. Lone suspect is in custody. pic.twitter.com/owwZAhCXTJ
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) July 23, 2019
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