Typically, the victims made financial transactions inside of
a financial institution and then left cash in their car while they did errands
in the area. Everett PD believes that the suspects followed the victims from
the banks/credit unions then broke into the victim’s vehicles and stole the
money. In most of the thefts, the vehicles were unoccupied. But, two female
victims were told that they had flat tires. In other cases, money was stolen
from a man as he helped push a vehicle that was blocking a roadway, while a
female was robbed at gunpoint.
The Everett PD and the Snohomish Regional Drug and Gang Task
Force apprehended two suspects, Giovanny Ramirez-Pedraza from Renton and Javier
Rojas-Diaz from Kent in a joint undercover operation. They believe that there
may be at least one other male suspect involved with the two suspects. The suspects
primarily used vans and SUV’s as part of their operations.
If you know anything about these incidents or you have been
victimized by these individuals, please call the Everett Police Department Tip
Line at (425) 257-8450 or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Everett PD recommends that you:
- Keep money and bank envelopes out of sight when you exit a financial institution.
- Count money inside the bank, not as you walk to or sit in your vehicle.
- Always be aware of your surroundings.
- Never leave valuables or cash in your vehicle.
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