Seattle police arrested the leader of a criminal crew responsible for a series of high-profile ATM and safe robberies involving stolen cars and equipment, including a fire department’s Jaws of Life tool. The arrest on Feb. 19 marked a significant breakthrough in a case with around $1 million stolen and $500,000 in property damage. The investigation began in Oct. 2024, revealing a group of four meticulously planning each heist, often using multiple stolen vehicles and construction equipment. The Seattle Police Department worked with various agencies during the mission, and the suspect was booked into King County Jail on charges of theft and malicious mischief.