June 29, 2025 — Redmond, Wash. Redmond police pursued a stolen vehicle early that morning around 3:30 a.m. on SR 520, where the driver failed to yield to a traffic stop, crashed the car at the intersection of NE 51st Street and SR 520, and fled on foot into nearby brush.
Officers spotted the stolen vehicle while on patrol and attempted to stop it.
The short pursuit ended when the driver lost control and crashed. An extensive search ensued, involving Redmond Police’s K-9 unit, drone support, patrol officers, neighboring agencies, and even Microsoft’s security team.
The suspect was located hiding in the brush and taken into custody without further incident. No injuries were reported, and details on charges were not immediately available.
This incident highlights ongoing efforts by the Redmond Police Department to address vehicle thefts in the area, often leading to high-risk pursuits. Similar cases have been noted in prior reports, such as an armed robbery pursuit in 2024 involving a PIT maneuver.
The arrest followed a stolen vehicle alert, underscoring the effectiveness of multi-agency coordination in apprehending suspects.
